The Annie Coleman Bangle

A broken Victorian bracelet, preserved rather than forgotten.
The Annie Coleman began as a delicate gold-filled bracelet engraved with elegant floral and foliate details and accented by tiny red paste stones. The original bracelet was too fragile to wear safely on its own and had already been broken, so I carefully attached it to a sturdy vintage base-metal bangle—allowing its beautiful decorative surface and history to live on without placing additional stress on the original piece.
The bracelet takes its name from “Annie Coleman,” the name inscribed inside the original Victorian band. Although her story may be lost to time, her bracelet now begins a new chapter as a wearable, one-of-a-kind House of Holliday creation.
The result is a substantial mixed-metal bangle that retains the age, patina, engraving, and imperfections of the antique original. It is not a reproduction or a newly manufactured vintage-style piece; it is a genuine damaged treasure that has been thoughtfully reinforced and reimagined.
Details
One-of-a-kind House of Holliday restoration
Authentic Victorian gold-filled bracelet component
Mounted securely onto a sturdy base-metal bangle
Floral and foliate engraved decoration
Small red paste-stone accents
Original Annie Coleman inscription
Mixed gold and antiqued metal tones
Fixed-size slip-on bangle
Restored and assembled by hand
Condition
This piece was created using a broken and fragile antique bracelet. Visible patina, discoloration, surface wear, attachment marks, and signs of previous damage are present and should be expected. These details reflect the bracelet’s age and restoration history and are part of its character.
Only one available. The Annie Coleman is an original antique rescue and cannot be recreated.