Victorian 15k Gold Curb-Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock rivière necklace The individually hinged top gives

The individually hinged top gives us a clue to its age - the newer pieces have a solid cage top instead of hinged arms

Augustus controlled Imperial Rome for 40 years following the death or his adoptive father Julius Caeser

Wearable length (inner circumference): 14 inches

A gorgeous knife-edge band by Tiffany & Co

The twist motif is continued throughout the chain

Victorian 15k Gold Curb-Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock rivière necklace The individually hinged top givesDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A gorgeous, and particularly well made, Victorian curb link bracelet it 15k gold complete with heart padlock clasp. Rather wonderfully, the clasp features a working lock mechanism inside, and can only be opened with the key. It dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1890, and includes a bolt ring fastener too for use as a safety clasp (or use it to add a couple of charms to the bracelet). MEASUREMENTS Wearable Length: 8