Victorian Amber and Etruscan Style Gold Bracelet in Fitted Case, by Richard A. Green, Circa 1875

An antique amber and gold bracelet, with large amber beads, with gold discs either side, decorated with Etruscan style wirework, with single oval gold links, in a Richard A. Green fitted case, with gold M. A. S. initials, in gothic script, circa 1875.

Richard Angell Green traded from 82 Strand, WC. He was elected as a member of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce in 1859. He was a noted exhibitor at the International Exhibitions of 1862 and 1872. His address appears in the 1862 Post Office directory. He applied for a patent for the design or production of earrings, on 31st December, 1870. He sold classical pieces, mostly for less than £20 a piece. He was the nephew of the manufacturing silversmith Joseph Angell.

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