{"product_id":"vintage-algerian-silver-bangle-north-african-jewelry","title":"Vintage Algerian Silver Bangle – North African Jewelry","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage silver bangle, probably from Algeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a design strongly associated with North African silver jewelry of the early to mid-20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet is a solid closed bangle with a broad decorative band. The outer surface is ornamented with a central row of raised rounded motifs framed by finely textured borders and smooth outer edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece was made by casting. A small guarantee mark is present and may possibly correspond to the French \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eweevil hallmark (“charançon”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, historically used on imported silver objects, although the mark is not clear enough for a definitive identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet has been acid tested and evaluated at a minimum fineness of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e800‰\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-grade tested silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcid tested, minimum estimated fineness approx. 800‰\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised decorative motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextured borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed bangle form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible French guarantee hallmark, perhaps a weevil \/ “charançon”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 6.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner circumference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 20.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 1.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Dating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbably Algeria, North Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form, proportions and cast decoration are consistent with Algerian silver bangles from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst half of the 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with clear traces of previous wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are surface scratches, softened decorative details, darkened recessed areas and minor irregularities related to casting and hand finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet remains solid and wearable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing \u0026amp; Conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo check the fit, compare the inner diameter and inner circumference with a closed bangle that already fits comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all vintage silver jewelry, avoid forcing or reshaping the bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55192440996178,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/6858-5.png?v=1792760796","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-algerian-silver-bangle-north-african-jewelry","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}