Venezuela. 1955–1960
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An 18K yellow gold bracelet of 32.275 g, set with seven original Caciques de Venezuela gold medallions in .900 fine gold, issued circa 1955–1960 by Inter-Change Bank, Switzerland.
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Vintage 18K yellow gold bracelet set with seven original “Caciques de Venezuela” gold medallions.
A highly unusual vintage Venezuelan gold bracelet featuring seven medallions from the famous “Caciques de Venezuela” series, issued by Inter-Change Bank, Switzerland, circa 1955–1960.
The medallions commemorate important indigenous Venezuelan chiefs from the period of the Spanish conquest.
The seven chiefs represented in this bracelet are:
Mara
Tiuna
Urimare
Paramaconi
Yoraco
Arichuna
Paramacay
The reverse of the medallions bears the inscription:
“CACIQUES DE VENEZUELA – SIGLO XVI – LEY 900 – INTER-CHANGE BANK SUIZA.”
The medallions are made of .900 fine gold / 21.6 karat gold.
The bracelet itself is made of yellow gold and is clearly stamped 18K on the clasp.
The bracelet consists of seven rectangular textured gold panels, each containing one Caciques de Venezuela medallion, connected by gold links.
Specifications
Total weight: 32.275 grams
Bracelet: 18K / 750 yellow gold – hallmarked 18K
Medallions: .900 gold / 21.6K
Number of medallions: 7
Approximate length: 20 cm
Period of the medallions: circa 1955–1960
Issuer: Inter-Change Bank, Switzerland
Country / historical context: Venezuela
Designer associated with the Caciques de Venezuela series: Pedro Centeno Vallenilla
Vintage condition with light scratches and normal signs of age and wear. The clasp and articulated links are present and the bracelet is complete.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
A particularly attractive combination of Venezuelan numismatic history and vintage fine gold jewellery.
Vintage 18K yellow gold bracelet set with seven original “Caciques de Venezuela” gold medallions.
A highly unusual vintage Venezuelan gold bracelet featuring seven medallions from the famous “Caciques de Venezuela” series, issued by Inter-Change Bank, Switzerland, circa 1955–1960.
The medallions commemorate important indigenous Venezuelan chiefs from the period of the Spanish conquest.
The seven chiefs represented in this bracelet are:
Mara
Tiuna
Urimare
Paramaconi
Yoraco
Arichuna
Paramacay
The reverse of the medallions bears the inscription:
“CACIQUES DE VENEZUELA – SIGLO XVI – LEY 900 – INTER-CHANGE BANK SUIZA.”
The medallions are made of .900 fine gold / 21.6 karat gold.
The bracelet itself is made of yellow gold and is clearly stamped 18K on the clasp.
The bracelet consists of seven rectangular textured gold panels, each containing one Caciques de Venezuela medallion, connected by gold links.
Specifications
Total weight: 32.275 grams
Bracelet: 18K / 750 yellow gold – hallmarked 18K
Medallions: .900 gold / 21.6K
Number of medallions: 7
Approximate length: 20 cm
Period of the medallions: circa 1955–1960
Issuer: Inter-Change Bank, Switzerland
Country / historical context: Venezuela
Designer associated with the Caciques de Venezuela series: Pedro Centeno Vallenilla
Vintage condition with light scratches and normal signs of age and wear. The clasp and articulated links are present and the bracelet is complete.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
A particularly attractive combination of Venezuelan numismatic history and vintage fine gold jewellery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country/province
Venezuela
Year/period and variation
1955–1960
Precious metal
Gold
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
32.28 g
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