DATE: Victorian, c.1880

An unusual Victorian silver cuff bangle featuring a concealed locket compartment. The front opens to reveal the oval glass compartment; on the front is a depiction of Hindu Goddess Durga riding a lion, and inside an inscription that reads: "A. Pillar, from her loving son William". It's intricately hand-chased all around the front side, with abstract floral motifs, and hinged down one side.

MEASUREMENTS 

Width: 3.4cm

Wearable length: 6.5 inches

WEIGHT 

55.5g

MARKS 

Sterling Silver

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear and patina commensurate with age