Posted 8 years ago
Bettyb00
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This bracelet is hand forged in a solid white metal,I am not sure if it is nickle or chrome plated.The links are forged with an s shape that extends down into a seal shaped fob or at least that is what I believe it to be.Each one of these links is stamped with a very stylised w and has a fold over clasp.
I think it is from the 1920s? or it could be a 1940s modernist piece as it has that straight line and curved look to it,but to me I think it also has a steampunk vibe to it!
Very clever design, from horse shoe nails! You may have it tested for silver...
Similar here, but yours seems older:
http://www.armandosrakuhorseshoenailjewelry.com/horseshoe-nail-bracelets--pins.html
The W may be a maker's mark :-)
Thank-you kyra for solving this one for me!!:)I was very puzzled with this bracelet,now I know what it is!
You're welcome :-)
For me the W stamp tells it is a rather soft metal, so test it for it is maybe silver...
Thanks kyra :)I will have it tested
rucklczglass-Thank-you very much :)!That is an interesting lead as I do feel it is from the era of the 1920s thru to the 40s and your information definitly correlates to my initial feeling about this piece.
I will try to research as much information on this interesting artist.
Not the same mark...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiener_Werkst%C3%A4tte
I have to disagree with you kyra:)As the link you provided states there were many many variations to this makers mark:)
https://www.patrick-kovacs.at/en/manufactures/wiener-werkstaette.html
http://university.langantiques.com/index.php/Wiener_Werkst%C3%A4tte
W!
http://www.wirestormcreations.com/horseshoe%20nail%20pages/hsnail%20bracelet/horseshoe%20nail%20bracelet.html
Thanks for that very informative link kyra:) It has been very interesting for me to learn more about this piece.
Kyra I do believe you have found the maker of this bracelet!wirestormcreations
Much appreciated:))
My pleasure, Betty, all these searches leads to view more and more pieces of different makers, and improve my brain data base ;-D
That is so true kyra!:)
Yes me to !Kudos to kyratango for her good detective work:)
Valentino-I always was intrigued and curious about this bracelet and am so thrilled to finally learn so much about it:)
rucklczglass-my internet research skills are seriously lacking as well!
This is another reason I enjoy cw I have learned so much from others here:)
Also I really appreciate your interest and imput with this piece because it has helped and encouraged others(especially kyratango) to solve this puzzle which was quite perplexing.
Thanks Betty and Lisa for your appreciation of my Internet skills :-)
All was about recognise it actually was horseshoe nail! The right word led to the solve :-))