Vintage Italian Alpacca Hinged Bangle.

Vintage Italian alpacca (nickel silver) hinged bangle with raised scrollwork over a dark oxidised ground and vivid red glass cabochons in scalloped bezels. Substantial and comfortable on the wrist; the hinge and pin-and-sleeve clasp close securely. Inside is the maker’s/metal mark “ALP / ITALY” (alpacca = nickel silver alloy, no sterling).

Measurements
• Inner diameter: 6.1 cm / 2.40 in
• Outer diameter: 7.8 cm / 3.07 in
• Inner circumference: 18 cm / 7.09 in (best up to ~6.9 in wrist)
• Width (max dome): approx. 2.2 cm / 0.87 in
• Weight: 44.5 g / 1.57 oz
Materials: alpacca (nickel silver), glass cabochons. 
Closure: hinged with pin-and-sleeve clasp.

Excellent vintage condition—bright stones, hinge and catch sound, gentle age patina retained.