Antique 1917 WWI Marriage Bangle 10K Gold Shell Hinged Bracelet, engraved For Sale

Own a profoundly romantic piece of documented American history. Dated precisely to the World War I era (August 30, 1917), this antique Edwardian hinged statement cuff contains a complete, beautifully hand-engraved interior marriage or engagement dedication reading: \"Ed. L. Stansbury & M. M. Brazell\".The exterior features a prominent center cartouche hand-engraved with the bride\'s new flowing script initials, \"E.M.B.\", framed symmetrically by deeply chased orange blossoms—the classic Edwardian symbol for eternal love and marriage. Specifications:Historical Names: Ed. L. Stansbury & M. M. BrazellDate Inscribed: Aug. 30-1917 Metal Quality: 10K Gold Shell (Heavy Gold Overlay)Safety Clasp: Features its rare, fully functional internal sliding safety guard wire. Clasp snaps tightly shut. Condition: Gorgeous antique condition. The gold retains an incredibly warm, rich luster with no major dents or base-metal bleed-through. The script interior engraving is crisp, deep, and perfectly legible. A collector-grade piece of heirloom jewelry history. The Historical SnapshotThe Groom: Edward L. Stansbury, a young draftsman and machinery builder born in 1891.The Bride: Mary M. Brazell, born in 1895.The Timeline: Their wedding on August 30, 1917, took place at a highly turbulent moment in American history—exactly four months after the United States officially entered World War I. Edward’s draft registration records indicate he was called to military service shortly after their marriage.The Jewelry Custom: This reveals why the bracelet was commissioned. It wasn\'t just a basic wedding gift; it was a \"Sweetheart Keepsake\" meant to stay with Mary while Edward was deployed overseas. The hand-chased orange blossoms on the front were chosen explicitly because they were the era\'s universal symbol of marital fertility and a safe return home.