Whiting & Davis Floral Wide Hinged Bracelet, Rhodium Plated, Book Piece, 1970s Vintage Jewelry

*Description: This is a great Whiting & Davis rhodium plated bracelet with no safety chain from the 1970s. This bracelet is a book piece and is found on page 212 of Costume Jewelry by Judith Miller. Miller describes the bracelet as a wide bracelet with a section of engraved cross-hatching and applied stylized floral and foliate motifs. The design is raised and the signature of the designer is on the tongue portion of the clasp. The safety chain could easily be added, if desired, which would keep it safe on your arm. This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift!

Whiting & Davis began their company in 1926 and was famous for their mesh bags and mesh jewelry. They used heavy gold and silver tone rhodium plating with their signature stamped into the metal or on a metal hang tag. According to Julia C Carroll in Costume Jewelry 101, she states that it is unclear when the company first produced jewelry, although vintage advertising was available in 1931. She also states that they made metal jewelry designs which often include open latticework, mesh, and or intricate overlapping metal leaves. The metalwork often frames one large center piece, such as reverse carved glass cameos. Due to the high quality metal work and stones, the jewelry is highly collectible. During the 1950s, some items were reproductions of vintage museum jewelry.
This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift!

*Approximate Measurements: Length around inside - 7 1/4 Inches, Width - 1 1/4 Inches, Weight - 2.6 Ounces
*Condition: Great vintage condition. May see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details.
*Hallmark: Whiting & Davis Mesh Bags
*Item E5854