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Antique Double Snake Bracelet Silver Niello Silver Gilt Hair Eternal Friendship

$1,415.17
£1,059.29
€1,200
CA$1,947.68
A$2,170.89
CHF 1,138.99
MX$26,510.09
NOK 14,422.10
SEK 13,631.08
DKK 9,135.25

About the Item

This rare and unusual bracelet is designed as two snake heads that hold a wheel. The knobs of the wheel have been covered with rose gold gilding. The center of the wheel is decorated with a flower made up from five heart shaped petals, each petal is embellished with a star. The snake heads are decorated with fine engraving and niello ornaments, the snakes eyes are made from facetted green paste stones. The bracelet is made from finely woven horse hair.
  • Metal:
    Silver,Niello
  • Weight:
    9.65 g
  • Dimensions:
    Depth: 0.24 in (6 mm)Length: 9.26 in (235 mm)
  • Style:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490120931802

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