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Flaws: some wear as pictured; 6-7 links are slightly expanded, but no links are broken. The bracelet expands uniformly and wears normally. Maker: D.F.B. Co. / D.F. Briggs Co. Origin: Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA Era: Early 20th century Style: Carmen expansion bracelet / S-link bracelet with no locket Construction: Hinged, spring-operated expansion links Material: Gold-filled construction is typical of this D.F.B. Carmen bracelet type, but I am not certain of this bracelet. Antique American Carmen expansion bracelet by D.F.B. Co. (D.F. Briggs Co.) of Attleboro, Massachusetts, featuring the company’s distinctive flexible S-link expansion construction. The Carmen bracelet was developed by D.F. Briggs in the early 20th century following the company’s patented expandable-link construction.