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
