PANAMA-PACIFIC 1915 Exposition Engraved Cuff Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver
Panama-Pacific Exposition Panama channel bracelet cuff.
This is a very rare cuff bracelet created as a souvenir for the Panama-Pacific exposition, back in the 1915. The cuff has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and decorated with a beautiful engraving depicting the Panama channel water lock at the Gatun Lake. The engraving is masterfully done showing the casemates, the trains, their rails and the lock's operating system. The Panama Canal Locks, which lift ships 25.9 m (85 ft) to the highest point of the canal in Gatun Lake and then lower them, were at the time one of the greatest engineering feats of their time, surpassed only by other stages of the interoceanic waterway project. There was no other reinforced concrete construction comparable in size until the construction of Hoover Dam in the 1930s. The total length of the lock structures, including the approach walls, is three kilometers (almost two miles).
Panama-Pacific International Exposition
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition, a 1915 world's fair in San Francisco, was a grand celebration of the completion of the Panama Canal and San Francisco's recovery from the 1906 earthquake. The fair, which covered over 600 acres, attracted nearly 19 million visitors and showcased technological advancements, international pavilions, and artistic displays. It's considered a milestone in San Francisco's history and a reflection of the United States' growing prominence on the world stage.
Country: San Francisco, United States.
Period: Art Deco, 1915.
Weight: 57.6 Grams, (36.95 Dwt).
Size: 7 Inches, (18 Cm.) and may be easily resized up or down on special request.
Measurements: The width is 51 mm (2.0 Inches).
Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for the assay of the silver with results as follows, ".925/.999 Ar.".
Collateral: This Panama-Pacific exposition cuff bracelet is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Panama-Pacific exposition cuff bracelet is excellent. Besides the little normal wear there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B051225TNEL/1.707
