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Vintage 1932 Los Angeles Tenth Olympiad Hammered Cuff Bracelet – Art Deco Era
Scarce vintage cuff bracelet commemorating the1932 Tenth Olympiad held in Los Angeles, California. Features a hammered silver-gray cuff with an applied discus thrower emblem displaying the original red, white and blue enamel accents and the wording:
1932
Tenth Olympiad
Los Angeles, Cal.
Measurements
- Weight:41.81 grams
- Width:1 1/8 inches
- Open cuff design, current wrist fit approximately 7.5\" (see photos for fit)
Construction
The bracelet features a hammered silver-gray cuff with an applied cast discus thrower emblem. The emblem is surface-mounted rather than recessed into the cuff. The bracelet is non-magnetic and bears no metal hallmark. The exact metal has not been conclusively identified and is therefore being sold as an unidentified silver-gray alloy.
Condition
Very good vintage condition for a piece approaching 100 years old.
- Original red, white and blue enamel remains vibrant.
- The emblem retains attractive age-related patina.
- Minor oxidation remains in recessed areas of the emblem.
- Hammered finish remains well preserved.
- Interior shows scratches and wear consistent with decades of normal use.
- No cracks or structural damage observed.
- No visible repairs.
- Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.
This vintage piece has been lightly cleaned and/or polished only. The existing patina has been largely preserved, allowing the buyer to leave it as is or polish it further to their preference.
Research Notes
Research identified this as a scarce souvenir from the1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Similar hammered cuff bracelets using the same discus thrower emblem have been documented in specialty Olympic memorabilia references, although examples are encountered infrequently. This example differs in construction from at least one other documented version, suggesting multiple manufacturers or jewelers may have produced bracelets using this style of Olympic emblem during the 1932 Games.