{"product_id":"antique-moroccan-silver-bangle-ram-s-head-hallmark-early-20th-century","title":"Antique Moroccan Silver Bangle – Ram’s Head Hallmark – Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique Moroccan silver bangle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating from the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet has a beautifully simple construction, decorated with a continuous series of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-incised diagonal lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their slight irregularity reveals the handmade nature of the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly appealing is the surface of the silver, which has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoftened by prolonged wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Some of the engraved lines have become faint or partially erased, giving the bracelet the smooth, tactile character that develops only through years of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior bears the Moroccan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRam’s Head (Tête de Bélier) guarantee hallmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Introduced within the Moroccan precious-metal control system in 1925, this hallmark guarantees silver of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e800\/1000 fineness (80% silver)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and establishes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterminus post quem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the bracelet: it cannot predate 1925.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its restrained decoration, substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56-gram weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and beautifully worn surface, this is a particularly authentic example of traditional Moroccan silver jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver, minimum 800\/1000 fineness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoroccan Ram’s Head guarantee hallmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed bangle construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-incised diagonal decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial solid construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally developed patina and wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 56 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.4 cm \/ 0.55 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 cm \/ 2.36 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner circumference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 18.5 cm \/ 7.28 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Dating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First half of the 20th century, after 1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ram’s Head \/ Tête de Bélier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuaranteed silver fineness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e minimum 800\/1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ram’s Head hallmark provides an important chronological indication. As this Moroccan silver guarantee mark was introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the bracelet must have been manufactured after that date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts construction, decoration and extensive evidence of prolonged wear are consistent with a probable date in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecond quarter of the 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextensive and attractive evidence of previous wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface of the silver has become noticeably smooth through prolonged use. The incised decoration is considerably softened in places and some lines are partially worn away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine scratches, rubbing, small marks and surface irregularities are visible throughout. These are consistent with the age and history of the bracelet and contribute significantly to its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ram’s Head hallmark remains visible on the interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclosed bangle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and does not open. The hand must therefore pass through the bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor fit, compare its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 cm inner diameter and approximately 18.5 cm inner circumference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a closed bangle that already fits comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts restrained geometric decoration makes it particularly easy to wear today, either alone or combined with other silver bracelets. The pronounced wear and original hallmark also make it an appealing piece for a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth African and Moroccan jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54991180530002,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/67804C.png?v=1791469005","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/fr\/products\/antique-moroccan-silver-bangle-ram-s-head-hallmark-early-20th-century","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}