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Vintage small BLACK CLAMPER w/ RHINESTONES Thermoset Bakelite Era MAIDEN Sz

$ 18.48

Availability: 26 in stock
  • Main Stone: Rhinestone
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Material: Bakelite
  • Brand: Unsigned Weiss
  • Jewelry Department: Fashion

    Description

    Vintage elegant glam,
    very small
    BLACK CLAMPER with brilliant embedded RHINESTONES. Unsigned, possibly Weiss.
    I am not certain what this bracelet is made of, but it
    may
    be resin washed Bakelite, resin washed Lucite or a  thermoset plastic.
    Please look  at the 5th picture
    to see the clear yellowish areas by the hinge, where the black color has worn away on the
    inner surface
    .
    The black resin (?)is
    worn on the inside about  1" on either side of the hinge.
    The resin coating is worn, which allows light to pass through the bracelet, as shown.
    I have
    not
    been able to remove any more of the black resin by rubbing, and I have no idea what caused it. .
    This bracelet is truly  the smallest clamper I have ever seen, so it was probabaly tight on  the previous  owners wrist,  which may have contributed to the wear.
    Overall condition is very good,
    other than the worn area I just described, there is a tiny bit of glue residue around a rhinestone, but it is not obvious. The edge of the hinge is bent, as shown. This was probably from trying  to open the bracelet too far in an attempt to put the bracelet on the wrist. The hinge is bent on the edge but it is not loose. I do not not see any chips or cracks. No loose or damaged rhinsestones. A litte green on the brass hinge.
    MEASUREMENTS & FIT.
    As you can see,  I have used the slender 5" to 5-1/2" wrist of my hand display to demonstrate the wrist size that will best fit this clamper without forcing it open.
    It will open wide enough to easily slide over the SIDE of the
    5-1/2" wrist ( total circumference) and still be able to turn easily into place without forcing or damaging the hinge. Its also important that your wrist be 1"  to 1-1/2" thick.
    Bracelet INSIDE MEASUREMENTS: 2-3/8" wide x 1-1/4" tall.
    OUTSIDE MEASUREMENTS : 3" wide x 2" tall.
    Each Section: 3/4" wide x 5/16" thick.
    INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE
    6". OUTSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE 8-1/2" .
    Now we know why needed to listen in sewing class, take shop, or pay attention in Geometry!  Tee Hee .
    This is gorgeous sparkling bracelet but YOU NEED TO HAVE SLENDER WRISTS, and if you do, you will LOVE IT!!
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