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Some surface wear as pictured. 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. The Carmen name was used for this expandable bracelet line, which became particularly associated with sentimental/sweetheart jewelry during the early 1900s.