SALE Unique Circa 1910 Nouveau Bracelet with Red Glass Cabs & Self Adjusting Clasp

Jewelry : Antique

 

This circa 1910 gilt brass and glass bracelet has a unique design combining elements of the Japan influenced Aesthetic Movement with Art Nouveau and it closes with an ingenious self-adjustable chain clasp.

The bracelet measures 6 ¾” in length across the patinated links. Open oval links with whiplash-style curves (particularly evident in the center links) alternate with four-lobed coin-form links. The bracelet is 1/2” at the side links and 1” wide at the center link. Each of these three center links is set with an opaque red glass cabochon (like from Czechoslovakia); the two side stones are a tiny bit darker in hue than the center.

The rare clasp is self-adjusting. When at its widest, the full length of the bracelet is about 8 ¾” long. Once you slide the bracelet on, the two oval glass beads on the ends of the chain fall downward through the law of gravity and cinch the bracelet to suit the wearer! It’s never too tight or too loose and can be worn over a sleeve as well.

Condition is wonderful with no damage and brilliant color on those beads—and both the front and back of this intriguing style bask in their red glow!

This is a store “Special” and does not qualify for further discount, however, most shop items do. New pieces arrive each day so please take time for a browse!

Item ID: Nouveau Red Gl/Self Adjust Br