Antique Victorian Vulcanite and Jet cameo bangle, cuff bracelet

Antique Victorian Vulcanite and Jet cameo bangle, cuff braceletA beautiful antique Victorian era, Vulcanite and Jet cameo bangle. The bangle is made from vulcanite and is an open ended bangle designed to slip over the wrist. The front is adorned with a carved jet cameo of a maiden with flowing hair and a bunch of grapes, possibly Amphictyonis, the Greek goddess of wine or a Roman bacchante, this cameo has great attention to detail and has been very well carved. The Victorians enjoyed portraying both Roman and

It has two gold plated jump rings added between the links

It has an articulated gold bow loop so the key can easily be turned when attached to a chain

there is an enamelled floral design to the centre

It has a large profile and is quite heavy

personal inscription to the inner band

late Victorian era 9ct gold curb bracelet

The ring is stamped to the inner band 9k

It comes on a later 9ct gold fine link chain

5" height with bale0

Heavy and solid sterling silver

Overall condition is very good

It is engraved to the front with leaves and foliage