Victorian "Language of Flowers" Silver Cuff Bangle giardinetti rope-work border frames the piece

rope-work border frames the piece

Banded Agate Panel

but it all turns out to be the dream of a young man

and the barrel clasp features further beadwork flowers

Victorian "Language of Flowers" Silver Cuff Bangle giardinetti rope-work border frames the pieceDATE: Victorian, c. 1882 An antique silver cuff bangle dating from the Victorian period, circa 1882. The front is engraved with a garland of roses and leaves with a ribbed border. Victorian jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or plant represented some romantic or emotional sentiment In this case, wild rose for grace. MEASUREMENTS Width of cuff: 3. 6cm Inner dimensions: 5. 6 x 4. 6cm