Antique Sri Lankan Silver & Tortoise Shell Bangle Bracelet | Hinged Scroll Engraved Cuff | Antique Asian Inlay Bracelet
This rare and beautifully aged vintage bangle from Sri Lanka pairs the warm, honey-amber tones of natural tortoise shell with engraved sterling silver metalwork in a hinged cuff construction that speaks to a long and distinguished tradition of Sri Lankan jewelry craft. Three parallel bands of tortoise shell — ranging from deep mahogany to translucent amber — are set into beaded silver channels that run the full arc of the bangle, framed above and below by fine rope-twist silver borders. The clasp section expands into two decorative silver panels engraved with flowing scroll and foliate motifs within rope-bordered cartouches, providing an elegant focal point where the hinge pin secures the bracelet closed.
The open bracelet image shows the pin-hinge construction clearly — a traditional and reliable fastening method seen in quality antique bangles across South and Southeast Asia. The patinated silver interior and aged shell surface confirm genuine vintage character throughout.
A compelling piece for collectors of antique Asian jewelry, Victorian-era accessories, and rare natural material bracelets with genuine provenance and heirloom appeal.
Details:
- Origin: Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Materials: Sterling silver, tortoise shell
- Measures: 2.4″ x 2.3″ interior, 2.8″ x 2.6″ exterior
- Size: medium and small wrists
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