A beautiful Charles Horner engraved wide silver belt bangle bearing full Chester hallmarks for 1946.
It is a real treat to see silver from Chester, the assay office closed many many moons ago and these rare hallmarks are desirable and attract a premium.
The bracelet is fashioned in a classic Victorian design and engraved in a beautiful aesthetic pattern of ferns and scrolls. The adjustable belt design ensures this bracelet will fit most wrist sizes.
It is a joy to still see the original 'belt loop' tab in place, not only is it an integral part of the original design, it also secures the bracelet and helps the end to stay flat when fastened. Sadly, all to often, the tab is missing.
MATERIALS: Sterling silver
MEASUREMENTS: The bracelet measures 7/8" wide (approx. 23mm) and has an inside circumference of 7-3/4" (approx. 20cm) adjusted to the largest size.
HALLMARKS: Stamped inside, wheatsheaves for Chester, lion passant for sterling silver, date letter gothic 'V' for 1946 and 'CH' for Charles Horner. Also stamped with the lion passant on the loop.
WEIGHT: 24 grams.
DATE: 1940s
STYLE: Victorian revival
CONDITION: Superb all original condition with nary a scratch and no dents or dings, any dark marks are camera shadow and not tarnish. The clasp is in perfect work order. Gorgeous piece, heavy gauge sterling silver, high quality, desirable English maker, this bangle ticks all the boxes!