DATE: Art Deco, c.1920 

An unusual serpent 

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 

Very good, four copper studs missing