Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff half hoop Given the three dice it

Given the three dice it was probably intended as a portable way to play the game bunco – a parlour game popular in 19th Century England

almost reminiscent of a bombé ring

Emerald cut Aquamarine & Diamond

Given the circumstances under which it was made

Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff half hoop Given the three dice itDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An eye catching Victorian silver cuff bangle with oversized buckle motif. It's crafted in sterling silver and dates from the 1880s. The buckle motif was popular in Victorian jewellery, with Queen Victoria herself said to favour the design. It symbolised eternity, loyalty, strength and protection. MEASUREMENTS Inner circumference: 6. 25 inches Buckle width: 2. 7cm Width of band: 1. 9cm WEIGHT 23. 2g MARKS No marks present,