Engraved Victorian Sterling Silver Bangle, Birmingham, 1882

Aesthetic Movement

Engraved Victorian Sterling Silver Bangle, Birmingham, 1882

€ 790.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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This solid silver bangle was crafted in 1882 in Queen Victoria’s England. The front of the wide bangle is adorned with an elaborate engraving, the centerpiece of which is a large, horizontally oval locket. Within the medallion, a dense bouquet of small blossoms, buds, and finely engraved leaves unfolds. The central field is framed by curved lines and geometrically arranged, cross-hatched areas that create a charming contrast to the natural forms of the flowers. Smoothly polished silver sections make the engravings stand out particularly beautifully, while the underside of the bangle is adorned with an intricately engraved monogram bearing the initials “AMC.” The bangle is a beautiful example of jewellery from the so-called Aesthetic Movement, also known as Aestheticism. In the final decades of the 19th century, many English artists turned away from the prevailing historicism and sought new forms that were not already burdened with traditional meanings. They found an important source of inspiration in distant Japan, which had increasingly opened itself to the West since the middle of the century. Suddenly, European artists were confronted with an art form that offered them a completely new perspective. Simple lines, elegant flatness, and natural motifs reduced to their essentials now also influenced the design of jewellery. As part of this movement, a particularly large number of pieces of jewellery made from silver were created. Their value was no longer measured solely by precious gemstones and elaborate materials, but above all by their original design. Goldsmiths particularly favored adorning the shiny silver surfaces with engraved botanical motifs. In our bangle as well, the finely crafted flowers combine with a distinctly flat, geometric frame to create a design that perfectly reflects the tastes of the 1880s. The hallmark also tells us exactly where the piece of jewellery was made. In 1882, the bangle was hallmarked in Birmingham, one of the most important centers of the British silver industry. It was crafted by Michael Joseph Goldsmith, whose workshop was located on Vittoria Street in the city’s famous Jewelry Quarter. The bangle is thus not only a beautiful example of English jewellery fashions during the Aesthetic Movement, but also a testament to the typical silversmithing of Victorian Birmingham.

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Aesthetic Movement

€ 790.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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