Bidspirit auction | A Sterling Silver Double-Link Charm
A Sterling Silver Double-Link Charm Bracelet with Multiple Charms - This sterling silver bracelet is constructed of a double-link chain secured by a fold-over clasp and a secondary safety chain with a spring ring. The bracelet features an assortment of seven charms. A flared cross charm bears an impressed mark reading STERLING on the reverse. A circular zodiac medallion depicts a crab motif for Cancer with the dates JUNE 22 JULY 22; the reverse side bears an impressed diamond cartouche containing the characters MB above the word STERLING. A hinged book locket with a cross on the front cover opens to reveal two pages of printed text containing the Lord's Prayer. A rectangular state tag is impressed with the text NEW JERSEY. Other charms include a three-dimensional whistle, a cluster of cherries with leaves, and a standing horse. The main fold-over clasp is impressed with a stylized mark reading SJCO above STERLING. The safety chain spring ring is impressed with a mark reading MONET preceded by a copyright symbol. Length: 7.5 inches Weight: 0.779 ozt. The bracelet and charms exhibit general surface wear and fine scratches consistent with age and use (Photo 1). Localized tarnish and dark patina are visible, particularly on the horse (Photo 9) and the cherry cluster (Photo 7). Small indentations are present on the surfaces of the spherical cherry charms (Photo 8). The printed text within the book locket shows minor yellowing but remains clearly legible (Photo 6). Both the fold-over clasp and the safety chain spring ring are in functional condition.