Victorian Silver Gilt Acorns Bracelet three-stone rings front paw raised and ears

front paw raised and ears standing to attention

looping back down to the centre of the flower - very much influenced by the budding Art Nouveau movement - and the gold displays a lovely textured finish

the butterfly were used as an emblem of the soul

It features a central glass locket compartment - at present home to a woven lock of hair (removable) - within a double halo of natural pearls and turquoise cabochons

Victorian Silver Gilt Acorns Bracelet three-stone rings front paw raised and earsDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Striking 19th century bracelet with chunky links formed as a row of acorns with ornate flanking curves with alternating styles of embellishment. Considering it's scale and style it's unlikely to be English, probably continental European Dutch or possibly German. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 7. 7inches Links: 2. 5 x 2. 9 x 0. 2cm (H x W x D) WEIGHT 75g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver gilt CONDITION Very good