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Overview
A vintage sterling silver hinged bangle by Carl-Art, Inc. The front is engraved with flowing floral and leaf scrolls over a textured, frosted background, with a smooth, polished oval cartouche at the center. The cartouche is blank, with no monogram, so it can be worn plain or engraved with initials. The bright engraved lines catch the light against the matte background, and the back half of the band is smooth and polished. It is a comfortable everyday bangle that also stacks well with other silver pieces.
Background
Hinged sterling bangles with engraved floral fronts were popular American jewelry through the mid-20th century. Carl-Art, Inc. was a Providence, Rhode Island jewelry maker founded in 1936, known for its sterling and gold-filled jewelry. This bangle carries the Carl-Art maker's mark, an arrow through the letters "CA", on the clasp tongue, and is stamped "STERLING" on the inner rim. It has a side hinge and a box clasp.
Condition
Good vintage condition. The hinge and clasp work, and the cartouche has no engraving. There is light surface wear and some tarnish, mostly on the inside of the band, with darker tone in the recesses of the engraving. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
Closed, the inside measures about 2.5 x 2.3 inches (6.3 x 5.8 cm) (W x H). Open, it measures about 3.0 x 2.7 inches (7.6 x 6.8 cm). The band is 0.4 inch (1.0 cm) wide. It weighs about 0.8 oz (22.7 grams).
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
