{"product_id":"antique-enamel-mourning-bangle-in-silver-circa-1866","title":"Antique Enamel Mourning Bangle in Silver; Circa 1866","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial Victorian silver bangle, rich in sentiment and carrying a poignant personal inscription that has survived for over 160 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe front is engraved with the beautiful French blessing 'Dieu vous protège\u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e meaning 'God protect you'. A tender expression of care and devotion, it feels particularly moving when you add in the design and engraving within. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eInside, a further inscription reads “Jeannette Gordon June 25th 1866”. This most likely a mourning jewel worn by someone who loved Jeanette deeply. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe bangle itself has a lovely, weighty feel, with the solid silver and both lettering giving it both presence and character. Its beauty lies not only in its craftsmanship, but in these small, intimate traces of the person for whom it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable piece of Victorian sentimental jewellery. A silver keepsake carrying a message of protection, affection and remembrance across the generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERA: \u003c\/strong\u003eVictorian \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHALLMARKS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Faded hallmarked inside \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.8 grams approximately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE: \u003c\/strong\u003eInside measurements\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e55 x 45 inches approximately \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is in lovely antique condition with a fine overall patina across the silver with some enamel loss. The clasp is secure and closes tightly; it can be a little tricky to opening, but it just needs a good squeeze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the antique box is for display only \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have any questions about this or any other piece please do not hesitate to ask \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Please feel free to take a look at all photographs and condition before committing to buy. We do not offer refunds so if in doubt drop us and email and wed be happy to help! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We ship worldwide on all orders \u0026amp; parcels are sent fully insured and well packed in our signature black boxes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We accept all methods of payment, and orders will be shipped out within 1-3 business days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-All customs information is declared and we are not responsible for any import duties or delays incurred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All of the jewels we work with are antique or vintage and as such they are sold ‘as seen. This means theyre not perfect. They carry the love and journey of generations who love them before. These jewels should be worn with extra and love and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57583343108422,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/2966\/7910\/files\/80C9E678-C075-4DBE-ABB8-ACF2B34A8A7A.jpg?v=1791833073","url":"https:\/\/heartandserpent.com\/products\/antique-enamel-mourning-bangle-in-silver-circa-1866","provider":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}