Authentic WW2 American Queen Pitman & Keeler Sterling Base Gold Filled, Stretch Bracelet

Capture a piece of wartime romance with this authentic, beautifully preserved World War II era "American Queen" sweetheart expansion bracelet.

Manufactured by the historic Attleboro, Massachusetts jeweler Pitman & Keeler, these expandable bracelets were the ultimate romantic token. Soldiers deploying overseas frequently gifted them to wives, mothers, and sweethearts as a keepsake of remembrance and love.

Design & Craftsmanship:

The centerpiece features an iconic, beautifully engraved heart adorned with intricate, classic floral motifs. The central shield is completely blank, smooth, and unmonogrammed, making it ready for your own custom engraving if desired.

Material Composition:

This piece features the highly desirable "Sterling Base" hallmark. Due to wartime restrictions on base metals like copper and brass for ammunition, high-quality manufacturers like Pitman & Keeler crafted these luxury wartime pieces using solid sterling silver as the foundation, finished with a heavy, durable layer of gold-fill.

Condition Report:

• Mechanical: Excellent. The expansion band is remarkably tight, secure, and snaps back instantly into its resting position with flawless elasticity.
• Cosmetic: Beautiful vintage condition with minimal surface and minor faint scratch marks, wear appropriate for its 80+ year age. The gold finish retains a gorgeous, warm luster. The reverse side of the heart is smooth, flat (non-locket style), and sits comfortably flush against the wrist.
• Size: although there is ample stretch, would fit wrist size small, 6-7 inches best.
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