A rare and unique bracelet from the Victorian era, made of operculum shells mounted on sterling silver.
Operculum shells are hard plates that many sea snails have on their muscular foot that function as trapdoors. These shells are very durable and represent the Victorians’ obsession with natural materials found from animals and insects, such as butterfly wings, beetles, and bird feathers. The hardware on this bracelet has been acid tested as sterling silver. The bracelet is in overall good condition with no major flaws, but as with any antique piece, there are natural signs of wear. Please examine all photos and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Length: 8 inches at maximum, but adjustable and can be worn two different ways. The bracelet has two clasps that can be attached to each other or cross-attached to the two other jump rings to shorten the bracelet.
Weight: Approximately 27 grams. Operculum shells are solid, not hollow.
A rare and unique bracelet from the Victorian era, made of operculum shells mounted on sterling silver.
Operculum shells are hard plates that many sea snails have on their muscular foot that function as trapdoors. These shells are very durable and represent the Victorians’ obsession with natural materials found from animals and insects, such as butterfly wings, beetles, and bird feathers. The hardware on this bracelet has been acid tested as sterling silver. The bracelet is in overall good condition with no major flaws, but as with any antique piece, there are natural signs of wear. Please examine all photos and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Length: 8 inches at maximum, but adjustable and can be worn two different ways. The bracelet has two clasps that can be attached to each other or cross-attached to the two other jump rings to shorten the bracelet.
Weight: Approximately 27 grams. Operculum shells are solid, not hollow.
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