Victorian Aluminium Bracelet Sapphire Pique consists of tortoiseshell inlaid

Pique consists of tortoiseshell inlaid with gold and silver and was a technique used by the Victorians

The left earring has a 1

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These earrings are spectacular with each section articulated so that they swing beautifully as you wear them

Victorian Aluminium Bracelet Sapphire Pique consists of tortoiseshell inlaidA French 19th century aluminium and gilt metal bracelet, composed of circular panels, the aluminium engraved with floral and scrolled motifs, with applied gilt metal flowers centring each, one panel suspending a similarly designed drop, to bow design connecting links, with similar engraved patterns, to box clasp, maker's mark AH, circa 1860, length 18cm, with fitted case Aluminium was a recent discovery in the 19th century. It was, for a brief period