W & S BLACKINGTON 1900 Art-Nouveau Gilt Foliage Bangle Bracelet With Amethysts
An art-nouveau bracelet designed by W. & S. Blackinton Co.
This is a beautiful antique bangle bracelet created in North Attleboro by the W. & S. Blackinton Co, back in 1900. The bracelet has been crafted with art nouveau floral motifs in solid yellow gold plated over bronze, with polished finish. Mounted on top with one synthetic purple amethyst and accented at the sides with six natural earth mined amethysts. The bracelet is decorated with sculpted leaves and is fitted with a concealed hinge and a security push button as a locking system.
The W. & S. Blackinton Co.
The company was founded in 1862 in North Attleboro, MA, the company produced jewelry for decades. Primarily active in producing popular jewelry styles, such as Art Nouveau and Edwardian, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for manufacturing gold-filled, gold-plated, and sterling silver bangle bracelets, often with engraved, floral, or gemstone detailing. Typical marks include "W&SB," "W. & S. Blackinton Co.," or "W&SB" accompanied by a star logo. These pieces are considered collectible, often valued for their ornate designs, such as hinged bangles, with some items featuring cameos, natural gemstones or glass stones. Known for high-quality Victorian and Edwardian gold-filled and sterling silver jewelry, they specialized in intricate bangles and novelty items often marked with "W&SB" and a star device.
Country: North Attleboro, MA; United States.
Period: Art Nouveau, 1900.
Amethyst: Mount on top in a bezel setting, with 1 octagonal step cut (25 x 20 x 10 mm) of a translucent purple synthetic amethyst, with a total weight of about 20 carats.
Amethyst: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 6 well matched round faceted cut of purple amethysts, with a combined weight of about 0.60 carats.
Birthstone: Amethyst for the month of February.
Materials: 14 karats yellow gold plated over bronze with synthetic and natural amethysts.
Weight: 50.2 Grams, (32.20 Dwt).
Size: Fit a wrist-arm up to 7.85 Inches, (20 Cm.).
Measurements: The width on top is 32 mm (1.26 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the plated gold and signed as follows: "W&SB".
Collateral: This W. & S. Blackinton Co. bracelet-bangle is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this W. & S. Blackinton Co. bracelet-bangle is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage and the 7 gemstone are secured in the setting. This bracelet was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B040326VAEN/.6723