AN EARLY VICTORIAN TURQUOISE SET BANGLE

AN EARLY VICTORIAN TURQUOISE SET BANGLE
CIRCA 1850
The bangle pavé set with circular cabochon turquoise, to a pavé set heart shaped padlock/locket, opening to a small circular glazed compartment containing a coil of hair, with an engraved Earls coronet above the initials EC, the back with engraved scrolled foliate and floral decoration, unmarked
Size/dimensions: inner width 5.3cm
Gross weight: 40.0 grams

Condition Report:
The bangle has had a loop knocked off which compresses the clasp, and so it is not currently in working order. We have not been able to open it. The heart shaped padlock is in working order, it has some thinning to the top from use. The hinge in good working order, to open the locket the clasp must be opened. Four turquoise are missing from the bangle padlock and the damaged clasp loop, with old yellowed glue around the bases of a few other turquoise. Some varying discolouration as expected, a couple of cracked turquoise to the padlock and bangle. Condition Report Disclaimer