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Overview
An ornate Victorian Revival hinged clamper bangle by Florenza, featuring molded frosted pink glass floral cabochons interspersed with vibrant fuchsia and rose aurora borealis rhinestones. Finished in antiqued 24k gold electroplate, it retains its original safety chain and push-tab clasp mechanism.
Story
Founded in New York, Florenza specialized in romantic Victorian Revival jewelry. This mid-century piece fuses sculpted glass blossoms with iridescent rhinestones to capture antique opulence for the modern post-war woman.
Maker / Origin
Dan Kasoff founded Dan Kasoff Inc. in New York in the late 1930s, eventually launching the 'Florenza' line in the late 1940s named after his wife, Florence. Renowned for exquisite Renaissance and Victorian Revival metalwork and heavy electroplating, Florenza produced both its own branded line and private-label components for major fashion houses like Estée Lauder and Revlon.
Condition & Value
Very good vintage condition overall. The gold plating retains strong luster with light age-appropriate patina inside the band. Glass flowers and prong-set rhinestones appear intact, and the original safety chain remains attached. Excellent overall preservation supports strong collector value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.