Nautical Flag Motif Bracelet

Origin

England

Period

1900-1949

Materials

Gold and Enamel

Dimensions

W.	0.5 in;	H.	7.5 in;
W.	1.27 cm;	H.	19.05 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1930

Description

Colorful and visually appealing , this is a Nautical Flag also known as International Maritime Flags Link Bracelet that depicts the entire alphabet from A to Z and numbers 0 to 9. Made by Benzie of Cowes, Jewelers to the Royal Family, it is signed with hallmarks , marked England .375 indicating 9 ct. gold. Often used for enamel work , 9 carat gold was considered harder and more durable than higher carat gold which is more malleable. The symbols of the nautical flags were used by those at sea to signal a message from one vessel to another...S.O.S. or Man Overboard! Each flag denoting a letter of the alphabet also signified individual messages . Just for fun, check out www.anbg.gov.au for some of the meanings...Fun and intriguing! Measuring 7.5 inches long by 1/2 inches wide, it is extremely comfortable to wear. Weight is 11.8 dwt

Metals

Enamel, Gold

Gender

Ladies'

Styles / Movements

Art Deco, Fine Jewelry, Signed Pieces

Incollect Reference Number

193128