We don't know who made this bracelet or where or when, so it must speak for itself. And what is says to us is that it is quite old and very Chinese. And that the craftsmanship is suberb.
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Coral and Silver Filigree in Old Chinese Bracelet
We don't know who made this bracelet or where or when, so it must speak for itself. And what is says to us is that it is quite old and very Chinese. And that the craftsmanship is suberb.
This bracelet is six and a half inches in internal circumference, and the catch, tethered by a chain, opens it another two inches. The width runs from seven eighths to one and a half inches. The red coral carvings are each different, although they use similiar forms and motifs.The bracelet is marked "China". It is probably silver, and probably not fine silver. Behind each coral carving is a Chinese Imperial Bat made of filigree. Parts of of the filigree have been cloisoneed with black enamel in a flowing design like bat's wings, enclosing and surrounding each panel.
Old Chinese Bracelet in Filigree with Coral . . . . . . . . . .$ 350