Carl Art Gold Over Sterling Flex Bracelet

Yes, Carl Art is another great jewelry company that was founded in Providence, Rhode Island.  Carl Art was started by German immigrant Carl Schraysshuen and American businessman Authur Loercher.  They manufactured gold, gold-filled, and Sterling silver jewelry from 1936 until 1976.  Half of the company was sold in 1953, after Schraysshuen's death.  In 1981, Carl Art, Inc. merged with Vargas Manufacturing and was eventually acquired by the Uncas Company in 1996. 

Schraysshuen had originally worked for Speidel and was credited with creating the twist-o-flex watch band.  He also patented 42 designs (all which expired in 1992), including many floral creations similar to the one on the bracelet above.  This unique bracelet also features a cool, twist-o-flex style band. 

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