Sterling Silver Panther Gold Gilt Head Bangle Bracelet John Start Hallmarked 55g

Stunning sterling silver bangle with gold gilt and encrusted panther heads
• Fully hallmarked for 925 sterling silver
• Good condition, one tiny stone missing from one head only noticeable upon very close inspection. Anti tarnish coating to interior has worn away.
• A heavyweight: just under 55g total weight
Box display only, not included in sale
About John Start:
John’s father was a jewellery designer & maker at the former Garrards of Regent Street then called Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Association.
John was the original drummer of the band that later became known as ‘The Kinks’ but decided to pursue his career in jewellery instead. He later joined Hancocks & Co in its original setting at the top of Sackville Street in London.
After returning to college to study jewellery detail and Gemology, Hatton Garden was the next port of call where John learnt workshop practices, stone sorting and diamond grading with an old manufacturing company.
From this, John was offered the opportunity to travel to shops selling. He realised his future as an entrepreneur and set up his own company 40 years ago.