A Late Victorian Sterling Silver Hinged Buckle Bangle by William John Dingley weighing 20.30gm

A Victorian sterling silver hinged bangle by William John Dingley, featuring a buckle motif. The front section is decorated with hand-engraved foliate and scrollwork, incorporating a mock strap with three circular eyelets and a central buckle frame with a decorative tongue. The rear of the bangle is plain with a polished finish. The piece is constructed with a side hinge and a concealed box-type clasp integrated into the buckle design. The interior is stamped with a set of British hallmarks including the maker mark W.J.D for William John Dingley, an anchor for Birmingham, the lion passant for sterling silver, a lowercase gothic letter s, and a profile head duty mark for Queen Victoria.