Vintage 1960 Scottish Silver and Rose Gold Ivy Bangle Bracelet

This beautifully crafted bangle, hallmarked for 1960, is a refined example of Victorian Revival design — a style that reimagined 19th-century botanical motifs for a mid-20th-century audience. The piece features alternating ivy leaves and stylised blossoms in warm rose gold, framed by finely hand-engraved silver foliage and scalloped edging. The soft contrast between silver and gold gives the bangle depth, movement, and an elegant, feminine character.

Hallmarked with the castle and date letter “E” for Edinburgh, 1960, alongside the maker’s mark WBs for Ward Brothers, a respected Scottish silversmith firm known for their finely engraved bangles and nature-inspired motifs. Their work embodied the enduring craftsmanship and romantic symbolism that defined post-war Scottish silver design.

The ivy leaf, long favoured in Victorian jewellery, symbolises eternal love, fidelity, and enduring friendship — sentiments that made it a cherished motif throughout the Victorian Revival movement. This design continues that tradition, blending sentimental meaning with meticulous mid-century artistry.

Elegant and sculptural, the bangle curves gracefully around the wrist, its engraved surface alive with texture and light — a wearable link between Victorian sentiment and Scottish craftsmanship.

Hallmarks

WBs (Ward Brothers), Castle (Edinburgh), Date Letter ‘E’ – 1960

Era

Vintage, 1960, Victorian Revival

Measurements

Width: 1.5 cm / 0.59”

Internal diameter: 6.5 cm / 2.55” (fits an average wrist size of approximately 7”–7.25”)

Weight: 21.73 g

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. Minor surface wear consistent with age; hinge and clasp secure.

SKU

2260