Posted 7 years ago
DrNessa
(50 items)
Hi,
just bought this antique bronze (very heavy!) bangle bracelet.
Not sure why it has 2 hinges, but doesn't seem to be able
(or meant to!) to hinge. Great patina and color.
No maker's mark, so I don't know who made it.
Is this possibly a Roman or Native American bracelet?
Does anyone know how old this is?
Thanks,
Nessa
Really doesn't look nearly old enough to be ancient Roman & Native Americans did not smelt metals before honky's took over the neighbourhood.
I always thought that these large copper rings were "Nose Rings" for bulls. The farmer would drill though the septum/nostrils and affix this ring that he could later use with a hooked stick to drag his bulls around. I hope that it doesn't sound too crazy but that's what I know about these things.
Interesting........that would explain why the hinges aren't hinges........
Loumanal is right :-)
http://antheasattic.com/antique-english-copper-bull-nose-ring-7677-p.asp
Thanks for your info everyone!
Glad to know what this is.
Mystery solved!
BRAVO Loumanal