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Silver Coin Bracelet with Wilhelmina Dimes - Dutch History
€75,00
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This beautiful antique bracelet is made from silver Dutch ten-cent coins (dubbeltjes) featuring the likeness of Queen Wilhelmina. It is an authentic historical piece of jewelry, complete with a matching clasp and a safety chain, typical of jewelry from the first half of the 20th century.
The crafting of coin jewelry has a long history, but these specific Wilhelmina bracelets became popular in the Netherlands during World War II and the immediate post-war period.
- Symbolism (Silent Resistance): These bracelets were more than just decoration. In many cases, they served as an expression of 'silent resistance' against the German occupier. By openly wearing the image of the exiled Queen Wilhelmina, people showed loyalty to the Royal House and the homeland at a time when such expressions were risky.
- Material: The 10-cent coins from this period, like many other Dutch coins, were made of silver. This silver content made them valuable, both as currency and as a raw material for jewelry.
- Craftsmanship: The coins were often crafted into jewelry by goldsmiths or skilled hobbyists by slightly doming them and connecting them with small, solid links . The years on the coins vary and are often still legible.
- Diameter: Approximately 8 cm
The bracelet thus combines the charm of vintage silver with a deep, patriotic history.