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#3 in Bracelets

9ct Gold Snake Bangle by Smith & Pepper

749 Z
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A great looking 9ct gold coily snake bangle that was made in Birmingham in 1973 by Smith and Pepper. Smith and Pepper was a fine jewellery manufacturing firm in Birmingham. They opened in 1899 and closed their doors in 1981. Their premises in Vyne Street are now a museum and are worth visiting. This snake bracelet is a good example of their work. His head has been finely engraved and his eyes have been set with small rubies. His body is on a steel spring so you can coil him around your wrist three times!

Snake jewellery has always been popular from the Georgian period to the present day as it represents “Eternal love and wisdom”.

The Details

Essentials

Item Number:
749 Z
Materials:
Dimensions:
7 mm (W)
Length:
43 cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
2 months ago

Hallmarks

Maker’s Mark:
S & P
Assay Year:
1973
Assay Office:
Birmingham Birmingham
Early Fineness:
  • 9
Millesimal Fineness:
  • 375

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  • Take special care of historical jewellery
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