Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver Snake Bracelet by Forstner


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A finely crafted sterling silver snake to coil around your wrist. Created in 1947 by Forstner and stamped Forstner Sterling. An ad for Forstner snake bracelets appeared in the April 1947 issue of Harper's Bazaar. The ad described the bracelet as a 'coiled serpent bracelet available in yellow or white and only at leading department and speciality stores.' This particular bracelet coils 2-1/2 times around the wrist with the tail ending beneath the head on one side of the central coil. The body is 1/4 inch wide tapering to 1/8 inch at tail tip. The head measures 1 inch long by 5/8 inch wide at widest part. Total length from nose to tail is 17-1/2 inches. The flexible body allows the bracelet to adjust to any wrist size. The head is ornately engraved on both sides. The little hole that appears beneath its nose appears on another bracelet that I have by the same company so I must conclude that it was manufactured this way and does not indicate that a part is missing. Extremely Fine condition with no damage or repairs. Minimal signs of wear and very slightly tarnished. Hallmarked, Forstner Sterling. Gift boxed. (box is not vintage)
(Item #10935)

Circa: 1947.
Composition: Sterling Silver.
Maker: Forstner.
Dimensions: 17-1/2 inches from nose to tail. Body 1/4 inch wide tapering to 1/8 inch at tail. Head 1 inch long x 5/8 inch at widest part.

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