Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff albertina bearing a rather unusual heraldic

bearing a rather unusual heraldic crest

and the stones on the front are surrounded by rococo-inspired foliate goldwork on a finely textured background

some of them clearly picked up on travels - the shamrock

set in a high carat ring mount with elegant pinched shoulders

Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff albertina bearing a rather unusual heraldicDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An eye catching Victorian silver cuff bangle with oversized buckle motif. It's crafted in sterling silver and dates from the 1880s. The buckle motif was popular in Victorian jewellery, with Queen Victoria herself said to favour the design. It symbolised eternity, loyalty, strength and protection. MEASUREMENTS Inner circumference: 6. 25 inches Buckle width: 2. 7cm Width of band: 1. 9cm WEIGHT 23. 2g MARKS No marks present,