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Posted 8 years ago

DrNessa
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Hi,

just bought this antique bronze (very heavy!) bangle bracelet.
Not sure why it has 2 hinges, but doesn't seem to be able
(or meant to!) to hinge. Great patina and color.
No maker's mark, so I don't know who made it.

Is this possibly a Roman or Native American bracelet?
Does anyone know how old this is?

Thanks,

Nessa

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blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
Really doesn't look nearly old enough to be ancient Roman & Native Americans did not smelt metals before honky's took over the neighbourhood.
LOUMANAL, 8 years ago
I always thought that these large copper rings were "Nose Rings" for bulls. The farmer would drill though the septum/nostrils and affix this ring that he could later use with a hooked stick to drag his bulls around. I hope that it doesn't sound too crazy but that's what I know about these things.
DrNessa, 8 years ago
Interesting........that would explain why the hinges aren't hinges........
kyratango, 8 years ago
Loumanal is right :-)

http://antheasattic.com/antique-english-copper-bull-nose-ring-7677-p.asp
DrNessa, 8 years ago
Thanks for your info everyone!
Glad to know what this is.
kyratango, 8 years ago
Mystery solved!

BRAVO Loumanal

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