A wonderful Georgian Pinchbeck* bracelet consisting of alternating links embossed with stars and undecorated. Each link measures 7/16” wide, 3/16” high. The bracelet measures 7 ⅝” in length and is joined with a clasp in the form of a purse, with various engraved designs and swirls, with an arched, hinged handle which snaps securely on the other side. The clasp measures 1 ½” in height, ⅞” at the widest point. We have not had another like it!

Price: $1,100.00

*Christopher Pinchbeck, also called Catarrón (c. 1670 – 18 November 1732) was a London clockmaker and maker of musical automata. He was born in Clerkenwell, England, but worked in Fleet Street. He is the most famous member of the Pinchbeck family, which took its name from a small village in Lincolnshire. In the 18th century Pinchbeck invented his eponymous alloy, a cheap substitute for gold. [Pinchbeck: an alloy of copper and zinc (about 83 to 17) that was invented c. 1720 by Christopher Pinchbeck (1670-1732).] It resembled, but was much lighter than, gold, and was used in making inexpensive jewelry including watch-cases, chatelaines, chain, buckles, clasps, snuff boxes, etuis, etc. It was also used in France, known there as ‘pinsbeck’ and ‘pinsebeck’. [n.b. His sons Edward (1713-1766) and *Christopher (1710-1783) succeeded him.] He made an exquisite musical clock, worth about £500, for Louis XIV, and a fine organ for the Great Mogul, valued at £300. His eldest son, also named Christopher (1710–1783) became King's Clockmaker by appointment to George III: among his timepieces is an important astronomical clock made for the King, now in Buckingham Palace.

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