Description: This beautiful Whiting & Davis hinged clamper bracelet is gold plated on brass metal base. It was one of the earlier pieces The company began in 1926 and this bracelet was made sometime between the 1930’s-1960’s but more than likely sometime in the 60’s. The repousse/embossed relief is a floral and laurel leaf design that surrounds the outside of the entire bracelet. At the hinge it is stamped “Mesh Whiting & Davis Bags” and can be seen in photos #7 and #8. The inner diameter measures 6 1/2” and is 3/8” high and 2” long. Whiting & Davis began their company in 1926 and was famous for their mesh bags and mesh jewelry. They used heavy gold and silver tone rhodium plating with their signature stamped into the metal or on a metal hang tag. According to Julia C Carroll in Costume Jewelry 101, she states that it is unclear when the company first produced jewelry, although vintage advertising was available in 1931. She also states that they made metal jewelry designs which often include open latticework, mesh, and or intricate overlapping metal leaves. The last 2 photos show a patent from 1903 that this bracelet was based on. The metalwork often frames one large center piece, such as reverse carved glass cameos. Due to the high quality metal work and stones, the jewelry is highly collectible. During the 1950s, some items were reproductions of vintage museum jewelry. This bracelet is in amazing vintage condition. Don’t miss out on this piece of history!
Price: 35 USD
Location: Bella Vista, Arkansas
End Time: 2024-12-05T17:52:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Number of Diamonds: N/A
Antique: No
Shape: Oval
Closure: Hinger, Clamper
Occasion: Any
Main Stone Color: No Stone
Year Manufactured: 1960-1969
Metal: Yellow Gold Plated
Item Length: 6.5” Inner Diameter 2” Length
Secondary Stone: N/A
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Main Stone: No Stone
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone Treatment: N/A
Department: Unisex Adults
Main Stone Shape: N/A
Base Metal: Brass
Style: Hinged
Features: Engraved
Number of Gemstones: N/A
Chain Type: N/A
Main Stone Creation: N/A
Signed: Yes
Color: Gold
Cut Grade: N/A
Sizable: No
Material: Metal
Charm Type: N/A
Total Carat Weight: N/A
Certification: N/A
Brand: Whiting & Davis
Setting Style: N/A
Diamond Clarity Grade: N/A
Type: Bracelet
Metal Purity: .
Era: Undated
Customized: No
Colored Diamond Intensity: N/A
Diamond Color Grade: N/A
Theme: Beauty
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States
