I love this, I really do. The extra nice thing about it is that it was a gift.
I don’t know when this was made, but I suspect there were many made for tourists, and I have since seen a similar ring for sale. I also think that they were probably produced over a long period also.
A Venetian coin bracelet, showing scenes from Venice.
I’m always on the look out for vintage guides to Venice too if anyone’s seen any…
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What an amazing bracelet. I love anything Venetian. We had a fabulous holiday in Venice two years ago. I almost bought some jewellery when we were there and then didn’t. Now I regret it… which could well mean that we’ll have to go back again!
Oh, an excellent excuse Rosalind – I like it!
I love the bracelet but I haven’t seen anything similar at all. The only old guide to Venice I have is Venice by Jan Morris, the old version. From the 60s I think but even so it’s probably stretching it to say it’s vintage.
My grandfather was from Venice and though I never knew him, I feel it’s a special place. We’re hoping to visit again sometime this year – fingers crossed.
Wow, A. I would say that’s pretty vintage! I’ve got a full length book by Jan Morris too, but my guides date from the 50s to 70s I think, so not that old in the scheme of things.
How lovely you grandfather was from Venice, I think it is such a special place, hope you get there – though I will be jealous!