Bidspirit auction | A pair of silver Yemenite

A pair of silver Yemenite filigree(Shumaylat) bridal bracelets- San'a, Yemen 1900-1950 - The Shumaylat bracelets are made from the finest filigree work that so much characteristics the Jewish silversmiths of San'a. Granulated balls and trapezoidal cuts of silver decorate the surface of the bracelet,. The bracelets are secured by double pronged closures. * These bracelets were given as a dowry to the Yemenite bride by her father or her groom. They were worn at her wedding and also at the reception following the birth of a baby. They were usually worn in pairs by the wealthier woman in the central cities.  weight: 140 grams  inner dimensions: 6-6.5 cm condition report: There is a part of the filigree that could use a small soldering job on one of the bracelets.