Art Deco Bakelite Serpent Bangle

$350.00

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Art Deco Bakelite Serpent Bangle

$350.00

Description

DATE: Art Deco, c.1920

An unusual serpent bangle/bracelet, dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. Made from bakelite, it features two serpent heads set with dreamy pearl eyes and brass studded necks. I t can be worn at the upper or lower arm... or anywhere in-between! Makes a great statement piece, especially for the summertime. Historically, the serpent has been a potent symbol of fertility, and, through the periodical shedding of their skin, represent re-birth, immortality, and healing.

Bakelite jewellery was most popular during the Art Deco period, and was used as a way to dress up clothing or an outfit. Dr. Leo Bakeland invented Bakelite in the early 1900s and discovered that it wouldn't melt! Many jewellers used Bakelite, such as Chanel and Van Cleef and Arpels.

STONES

Bakelite

Pearl

Brass

MEASUREMENTS

Width of snake: 10.2mm

Inner Circumference: 9.05 inches

WEIGHT

10.1g

MARKS

No marks present

CONDITION