Opinion on this timeless treasure

[maga]

Hi, all. Please help me with my detective investigation))) I was so attracted to this bracelet that couldn't even think of its origin. Although for me it is undoubtedly English, I wish I knew your opinion on this.
1. Is it English?
2. Who (country) used A-18 as a 18K gold standard? (tested many times-keeps 18K)?
3. Who (designer/jeweller) stands behind the Hallmark I-E?
Please, advise)))

 

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[Circe]

Hm, interesting! The rich yellow and the peacock design make me think of Indian jewelry, and the style if the clasp and chain make me think 40s. But I believe Indian jewelers generally prefer even higher karat gold. Only a guess, but Anglo Indian, maybe? I'm away from my reference books, but hopefully someone who knows hallmarks will chime in ....

 

[maga]

Hi Circe, thanx for your interest. Don't you think it looks like Victorian tassel bracelet with the fox tails? Have you ever seen 18K gold pieces stampped A 18? (Like some Hermes pcs stampped Au 1?

 

[Circe]

Hermes uses the periodic table of elements as a base for their hall marking system? That's awesome! I didn't know that.

You're right about it having a Victorian air to it ... hard to say without figuring out the hallmarks, though. If it were straight-up British, the hallmarks would be a lot more detailed, I think. I'll check my books when I get home ....

 

[irinaalexandrovna]

Beautiful bracelet on a beautiful hand

 

[maga]

Circe, to be more accurate, Hermes marked some pcs. Au 750 (Honestly, I was trying to find the answer to this in the Hermes related sites, but couldn't.)
I'll be waiting for your info. Thank you for your time and trouble.

Irina, How very kind of you!!!)))

 

[Hera]

I don't know about the country of origins etc but I think the design is around the Retro Era. During this time, platinum became scarce and gold was favored because of the war. If you look at this page from Lang's, you'll see the honeycomb bracelet that was fashioned after a Victorian bracelet. Its design reminds me of your bracelet. Also, the fanning detail reminds me more of the retro period and slightly beyond.

http://www.langantiques.com/pages/decorative_periods/retro-period

 

[maga]

Hi, heraanderson. You must be right- VcA bracelet is very-very close! Thanx for this Lang site. Have you ever tried their appraisal service? What if I ask them to attribute my bracelet, or this service suppose selling it as well?