The bracelet is made from high grade silver, often obtained from melted down French silver coins during the 19th and early 20th century. The silver has an attractive, aged patina but could be polished to a high shine. There is a small degree of yellow tarnishing on the inside of the bracelet, which is common to many antique silver bracelets, and could be polished out.
Reference: Paul & Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle p.47
Characteristics
Diameter (inside): 6cm, 2.4 in
Width of band: 1.5cm, .6 in
Opening: 3.5cm, 1.37 in
Weight: 41 grams / 1.44 oz.
Provenance: Northern Laos
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