Bidspirit auction | Celtic Art Industries Sterling Silver

Celtic Art Industries Sterling Silver and Amethyst Hinged Bangle Bracelet - A sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet manufactured by Celtic Art Industries, a firm noted for producing designs by Hamish Dawson Bowman. The wide band features an intricate openwork pattern of Celtic knotwork interlace throughout. The front of the piece is set with a central, oval-faceted purple amethyst secured in a multi-prong claw setting. The bracelet is constructed with a hinged frame and a box-style push clasp, which is further secured by a removable locking pin and a safety chain. The interior of the band is stamped with the mark SCOTLAND and the maker mark C.A within a rectangular cartouche. It also bears Edinburgh hallmarks including the thistle for sterling silver fineness, a castle for the assay office, and the lowercase date letter u for the year 1994. Internal diameter: Approximately 2.25 to 2.5 inches Width: Approximately 1 inch Estimated weight: 8 - 20 grams.