Antique White Metal Egyptian Cuff Bracelet

Likely 19th century, irregular form white metal cuff bracelet with central knot motif and rope twist details, shaped terminals, unmarked, acid testing some silver content, XRF testing base metal.

1 1/8 x 4.75 in. with a 1.25 in. opening.

2.54 troy oz.

A very similar bracelet is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Accompanied by card from purchase at Yellow Bird Collector Gallery stating "Saracen Slave Bracelet / over four hundred years old / Alexandria, Egypt. Silver soldered with copper. Hauser (rope) indicates owner of slave was a ship builder. Alexandria was a seaport of prominent importers / *this piece should never be cleaned."

Irregular shape / some bending.