VINTAGE VICTORIAN FMCO 12K GOLD FILLED HINGED SIGNET "E" BRACELET

Description

VINTAGE
VICTORIAN FMCO
12K GOLD FILLED
HINGED SIGNET "E" BRACELET
This item is Not Gold Plated.
It is Antique or Vintage Gold Filled.
It is gorgeous yelow gold filled with a tint of rose gold.
It is a high polish rounded bangle that is hinged with a push button closure.
It has a push button closure.
the closure opens with ease and closes with a secure snap.
On the back has some gold fill missing or worn offnot as noticable in person, I did use lights so you can see it.
There is some wear on the fron light scratches and wear around the edges.
It  has a beautiful sheild with the letter "E" engraved.
This is definately an older piece. Edwardian? Victorian?
Signed inside FMCO.
It is a push button closure.
It opens with ease and closes with a secure snap.
Gold filled info:
Vintage Gold filled jewellery is made from solid gold and filled with other alloys such as brass, bronze and sterling silver. Think of it like a sandwich with solid gold on the outside and a metal filling.  Vintage Gold filled wears, looks and lasts like solid gold because its outer surface IS solid gold.
Antique and Vintage "Gold Filled" jewellery is a term that should only be used for items that were made in the USA and if you are unsure you should ask your seller its origin. Vintage and Antique gold filled items were regulated by the US government and the gold content must be at least 1/20 of the weight of the item.  Unfortunately the term gold filled has been hijacked and become generic and is being misused for cheap gold plate jewellery from Asia. Gold plate has no regulations.  Vintage Gold Fill does not wear off like gold plate.  Vintage Gold filled jewellery even offers more than solid gold such as strength and durability because of the inner metal core as solid gold is a soft metal and tends to dent and bend.
Please also be aware that Victorian gold filled pieces are generally unmarked for gold content and hallmarking in the USA did not generally happen until after 1907.
Measures:
6.5" or 16.5 cm in circumference on the inside
weight:
13.7 grams
Manufacturer: FMCO
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