Vintage Silver Turkish Link Bracelet

This lovely silver bracelet comes from the first half of the 20th century. It is made of three rows of four-petalled rosettes linked together with jump rings. The front panels are gold gilt and held together by a pin closure that does not look like it is original to the bracelet. An authentic example of late Ottoman jewelry. The bracelet is handmade in a low-grade silver alloy. The bracelet is known locally as bilesik or "compound" bracelet and is in good condition.

Similar bracelets exist in the online collection (not on display) of the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris.

• Length is 16 cm (6 1/4").
• The width is 2.2 cm (7/8").
• Weight is 23.2 grams.