vintage victorian revival snake bangles are always such a treat to find, and this one is no exception

crafted in 9k yellow gold and emeralds, this one has been thoroughly loved and worn and that will take some of the stress out of putting it into your everyday collection

marked 9k and a patent number this piece likely originates from the UK or Australia, but it lacks a full British hallmark

it likely has a steel coil inside the bangle's body, which is what typically makes this style of bracelet flexible

some comparable pieces on the internet are priced at $1600 and date this piece to the 1950s, earlier than thesimilar pieces created in the 1960s and later — this one has been priced to reflect its condition quirks

M E A S U R E M E N T S

bracelet has a 7" inner circumference, but is flexible and has a 2.25" diameter

weighs 17g

snake head measures 9mm wide

C O N D I T I O N

in well-loved vintage condition

the snake's body is made of thin sheets of 9k gold layered on top of each other in a scale motif, which leaves flexibility for the snake's body. The thin, hollow layers have some areas where there are dents and some losses to the edges of the scales. Much of this damage is shown in the photos inside of red circles, though some of the photos are showing the same damage from multiple angles. The enlarged photos highlight the damage much more than is actually noticeable when the bangle is worn

the emerald eye's facets do show chips and scratches, which are shown under magnification

some areas of heavy patina near solder seams especially where the head and tail connect with the rest of the body

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