We are introducing the 9ct Gold Watch Bracelet GWQ00018.

To begin with, discover the craftsmanship behind the 9ct yellow gold watch bracelet, carefully handmade in the United Kingdom by skilled artisans.

Exquisite Craftsmanship

Moreover, each solid link is meticulously crafted, assembled, and soldered by hand, ensuring a flawless and durable piece. Hence, thick gold pins secure the links, guaranteeing longevity.

Sturdy Clasp with a Touch of Elegance

Furthermore, the sturdy gold clasp features a captivating engine-turned pattern, adding a touch of elegance to your wrist. The plain cartouche allows personalised engraving.

Size Matters: Ensuring the Perfect Fit

Subsequently, measuring 145mm, the bracelet adjusts to 155mm with a ladder-style clasp. Also, remember to consider your watch’s length for a perfect fit.

Please note: this is a small bracelet, so we strongly recommend checking both your wrist size and the size of your watch before ordering. Ensuring these measurements are accurate will help avoid disappointment and ensure the bracelet sits comfortably when worn.

If additional length is needed, the bracelet can be altered by adding gold plain bars to each side of the clasp. This modification is available at an extra cost.

Versatile Lug Size

Furthermore, this bracelet comes with a standard 16mm lug size and can be altered to fit various watch sizes—choose from 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20mm for a seamless match. Please note that any alteration will be at extra cost.

Customisation for Large Wrists

Consequently, for those with larger wrists, we offer lengthening options at an additional cost. As a result, we can tailor the Bracelet to your preference for a comfortable fit.

Understanding Hallmarks

Rest assured, our 9ct Gold Watch Bracelet is hallmarked. But what does a hallmark signify? Learn about the mark of quality and authenticity here. What is a Hallmark?

Made in Birmingham UK in 1979.

Perfect Pairing

Further, enhance your style by pairing this Bracelet with our 9ct yellow gold gentleman’s Geneve quartz watch, model GWQ00004—a perfect combination of luxury and style.

Timeless Elegance: A Perfect Gift

Surprise your loved ones with the GWQ00018 Gold Watch Bracelet—more than a mere accessory, it symbolises craftsmanship and style. Presented in a luxurious box.

This Quality Gold Watch bracelet is a cherished and timeless gift for any occasion.

Elegant Presentation for a Grand Experience

This Watch Bracelet comes in a lovely presentation box. Revel in the luxury of a white silk inner lid adorned with the City of London Jewellers logo in gold leaf. Elevate the look of your watch with this Bracelet, a luxurious touch of prestige.

9ct Gold Watch Bracelet GWQ00018.

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A Testament to Craftsmanship and Rarity:

Introducing the Vintage 9ct-Gold Compact Mirror – a testament to a fading craft in today’s world.

Legacy in Metalwork: Gold Box Making and Engine Turning

In the first place, the dwindling art of gold box making and mesmerizing engine turning are both showcased in this remarkable piece.

The Last of a Dying Breed: A UK Artisan’s Mastery

In the entire UK, only one artisan possesses the vanishing skill of fine engine turning showcased in this compact mirror.

Functional Artistry: Hinge and Rose-Themed Thumb Piece

Crafted with precision, this compact mirror box features a hidden hinge for seamless use and a rose-themed thumbpiece hence for an elegant opening.

Whispers of History: Engine-Turned Patterns

The box of this compact surface bears intricate engine-turned patterns, a testament to a once-thriving craft now rare.

A Glimpse into Eras Past: Time-Honored Craftsmanship

This mirror isn’t just gold; it’s an expression of history, a celebration of craftsmanship, and a link to a fading tradition.

Function Meets Aesthetic: Elegance in Utility

In addition, the mirror marries utility with artistry, boasting a delicate hinge and a thumbpiece in the form of a bouquet of roses.

A Collector’s Dream: Rarity in Pristine State

Collectors covet such pieces – in excellent condition vintage mirror, a jewel in any discerning collection.

An Heirloom in the Making: Timeless Beauty Preserved

Furthermore, imagine gifting this mirror – a gorgeous piece, a symbol of enduring love, and a future heirloom in the making.

Nostalgia and Beauty: A Glimpse into History

The mirror reflects more than a visage; it echoes the past moments on its beautiful surface.

Hallmarked.

What is a Hallmark?

Additionally, discover the quality assurance as this vintage 9ct gold Compact Mirror is hallmarked to confirm legal purity standards.

Vintage 9ct-Gold Compact Mirror MISQ00011.

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A set of six real silver coffee spoons.

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9ct solid Gold Thimble in original case. Chester hallmark Edward Hickman1906.

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9ct Gold Cigar Piercer MISC00009.

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9ct Gold Pre-loved Cufflinks CCKNQ00001.

A sturdy chain link cufflink in very good condition re-polished.

Made in 1994 from 9ct yellow gold with a plain polished finish on one side and a engine turned pattern to the other side.

They would make a great gift for a loved one or a presentation or why not treat yourself.
Supplied in a beautiful antique style presentation box. Please scroll picture to see box.

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The Spanish Armada was a Habsburg Spanish fleet of 130 ships that sailed from Corunna in late May 1588, under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia, with the purpose of escorting an army from Flanders to invade England. Medina Sidonia was an aristocrat without naval command experience but was made commander by King Philip II. The aim was to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and her establishment of Protestantism in England, to stop English interference in the Spanish Netherlands and to stop the harm caused by English and Dutch privateering ships that interfered with Spanish interests in the Americas.

Provenance

The Armada Service was commissioned by Sir Christopher Harris (c. 1553–1625), of Radford in the parish of Plymstock, Devon, a Member of Parliament for Plymouth in Devon in 1584, Vice-Admiral of Devon during the reign of James I and a Commissioner for Booty at Plymouth under Sir Walter Raleigh. He was a close friend of Admiral Sir Francis Drake, who on one occasion lodged part of his captured treasure at Radford. In partnership with John Hele (died 1608) of Wembury in Devon, serjeant-at-law and MP, Harris acquired the estate of Buckland Abbey in Devon as a seat for Drake. During the 16th and 17th centuries amassing silver was usual for wealthy English families. Such collections served two distinct purposes: to increase family prestige and to act as a store of value or investment.
Discovery

During the Civil War (1642–1651) huge amounts of silver were melted down to pay for military supplies and wages, and the silver dishes were buried by the Harris family on the wild moorland of Dartmoor, near to Radford, to avoid being looted by Parliamentary troops. The silver was never subsequently recovered by the Harris family, who remained at Radford until after 1810, but was at last discovered in 1827, when three farm labourers employed by the Splat company of Brixham, discovered it in a cave they were excavating to increase the storage capacity for the company’s potatoes. The local newspaper reported that “upwards of 30 dishes” had been found. In June 1911 the Splat family sold the dishes at Christie’s auctioneers in London for £11,500
Importance

The service has been described as “one of the most important groups of English silver to have been found in England.” As a set of relatively plain objects, of which the bullion value may have exceeded the artistic worth, this service represents “the unique survival of a type of utilitarian plate which is listed in the inventories of the gentry and aristocracy of the late Tudor and early Stuart periods.”
Nomenclature

The nomenclature of the hoard’s name is subject to speculation by scholars. It was named by modern scholars the Armada Service in allusion to the Spanish Armada of 1588, a failed attempt by Spain to invade England, as it is believed to have a connection to New World Silver captured and pilfered from the Spanish treasure fleet operating at about that time. 31 pieces were “commissioned to mark the conquering of the Spanish naval fleet and used at a dinner thrown” at Harris’s seat at Radford. Some modern scholars have suggested a connection to the Madre de Deus (Mother of God), a Portuguese ship captured by the English in about 1590. However, Sir Christopher Harris worked for Sir Walter Raleigh in the Admiralty during the Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604). His acquisition of these dishes at about the same time may suggest that they “represent the profits of his office”.

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