Victorian antique gold tone pinchbeck hinged bangle bracelet with security chain.
Inner size: 6.2 x 5.7 cm. (2.4 x 2.2 inches)
Width: 1.1 cm (0.4 inches)
Weight: 22 gr.
Light wear.
Pinchbeck is a form of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance. It was invented in the early 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck (died 1732), a London clock- and watch-maker.[1] Since gold was only sold in 18-carat quality at that time, the development of pinchbeck allowed ordinary people to buy gold 'effect' jewellery on a budget. The inventor allegedly made pinchbeck jewellery clearly labelled as such.