A very fine Victorian gold filled bangle bracelet.  Made by the W. & S. Blackinton Co. of Meriden, CT in the late 19th century.  The center is bezel set with an emerald-cut purple glass stone and surrounded with gold filled leaf work.    The veined leaves are bunched in groups, and each group itself has a very small purple glass stone set at its center.  It is engraved to the reverse with a period monogram MDC.  A wonderfully sophisticated Victorian era bracelet!  Date: Late 19th Century or Earl Victorian Style Ceremonial Gold Bangle Bracelet, Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Bangle, Victorian Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet, Gold Victorian Hinged Bangle, Victorian Etched Yellow Gold Bangle, Victorian Bracelet, Victorian Gold, Purple Glass, Elegant Accessories
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