Antique Victorian bangle bracelet for child gold filled (7578)

Antique Victorian bangle bracelet for a child. Gold filled. Made 19th century.  
 

Measurements:

 Weight is 3.1 grams. Outside length is 1 7/8 inches.

Description :

Round bangle. The entire surface outside is engraved with flowers and diamond shapes and beaded borders. 
Small thumb piece to facilitate clasp. The clasp includes an elongated gold section that facilitates ease of pulling the bangle over the child's fist. Clicks closed easily and securely.
Especially pretty example. 

Marks and Metal:

1-20 12k GF
     

Condition:

Good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Minor ding.  Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.   

THE STORY: 

Gold filled jewelry is composed of a metal covered by a layer of solid gold tht equals 1/20th of the weight of the item. The covering layer is thicker than gilding or plating.  (see looking at jewelry). The gold had to be 1/20th of the thickness of the total metal, hence the engraved 1-20 inside the bangle.