Overview
An ornate 'Renaissance Revival' costume bracelet featuring intricate gold-tone filigree panels adorned with multi-colored glass cabochons and a figural cherub.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
An ornate 'Renaissance Revival' costume bracelet featuring intricate gold-tone filigree panels adorned with multi-colored glass cabochons and a figural cherub.
Story
Post-war fashion in the 1950s took a dramatic turn toward the romantic and the historical, moving away from the starkness of the 1940s. This bracelet is a product of that 'more is more' era, where jewelry was designed to be a conversation piece at a cocktail party or a theater outing.
Maker / Origin
While no signature is visible, this piece is highly characteristic of firms like Florenza, Art, or Goldette, who specialized in 'Antiqued' finishes.
Condition & Value
The gold-tone finish shows a lovely aged patina consistent with its age. All glass stones appear to be present and original, and the safety chain is intact, which is a significant plus for collectors. The slight darkening in the recessed areas of the filigree is intentional to provide contrast. Excellent condition for its age.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
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.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375