Art Deco Tortoiseshell Serpent Bangle eye ring Beautifully proportioned with platinum settings

Beautifully proportioned with platinum settings and an 18 karat band

" in blue enamel

All the old life milestones covered

The bloodstone panel has been carved with an intaglio depiction of a frog wearing a crown

and often depicted on pendants or charms to ensure the wearer a safe and speedy journey

Art Deco Tortoiseshell Serpent Bangle eye ring Beautifully proportioned with platinum settingsDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 Striking antique snake bangle formed from moulded tortoiseshell. The silhouette is simultaneously instantly recognisable as a serpent, and incredibly minimalist. Dating from the 1920s. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 7. 6 inches Width of band: 8. 5mm Width at head: 21mm WEIGHT 7. 8g MARKS None, tests as tortoiseshell CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate with age