Antique Victorian Red Gemstone Expandable Carmen Bracelet c 1903

Description

Antique Victorian Red Gemstone Expandable Carmen Bracelet. Stamped “DFB CO US Patent Applied For”dates this piece to 1903 or earlier since the patent was pending. The history of the American jewelry company D.F.B Co began in Attleboro, Massachusetts in 1882. According to “The New England Magazine” (1908), the company belonged to W. C. Tappan (July 4, 1864 – June 8, 1907) and his brother Charles.
An important turning point in the company’s activities was the invention patented on May 20 1890. In particular, a patent for a bracelet that could be stretched not due to banal elastic bands, but with the help of a hinged connection of the links. In 1903 they began the manufacture of the famous Carmen bracelet, signed “Carmen” and sometimes even diminutively Carmelita – in honor of the daughter of one of the owners of the company.
This bracelet is in excellent antique condition. Fully expandable it will fit any size wrist. Please refer to the photos for an accurate description. The Carmen box is not included. I use it for display. I have a 💯percent satisfaction rating and my customers are very important to me. Please ask any questions you may have. I ship same day when possible. Please check out my other items for sale. Thank you for looking in. Patty