Vintage Sterling Silver Snake Serpent Torpedo Earrings

Name: Vintage Sterling Silver Snake Serpent Torpedo Earrings
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1046808
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by Lancastrian Jewellers

Description

A wonderful pair of silver torpedo earrings featuring detailed snakes wrapped around each torpedo drop. These lengthy earrings are a fantastic statement piece and would make an excellent addition to your vintage jewellery collection.

The snake has been a popular motif in jewellery for centuries. It is believed to have symbolic meaning dating back to ancient times. The snake was often seen as a symbol of wisdom, healing, and transformation.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measure 7.7cm x 0.9cm

WEIGHT

9.16 grams

HALLMARKS

925

CONDITION

These unusual snake drop earrings remain in good condition. One of the earrings appears to have had a small repair to the base and a small dent to the sphere ball at the top; however, this isn't noticeable while being worn. The silver is in very good condition, showcasing a vintage patina, and is completed with hook fasteners that are solid and secure. These earrings would make a superb gift or an excellent condition for your collection.

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1046808

Dealers Internal Reference

SD235

Description

A wonderful pair of silver torpedo earrings featuring detailed snakes wrapped around each torpedo drop.

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These lengthy earrings are a fantastic statement piece and would make an excellent addition to your vintage jewellery collection.

Lancastrian Jewellers

fig 1. Vintage Sterling Silver Snake Serpent Torpedo Earrings

The snake has been a popular motif in jewellery for centuries. It is believed to have symbolic meaning dating back to ancient times. The snake was often seen as a symbol of wisdom, healing, and transformation.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measure 7.7cm x 0.9cm

WEIGHT

9.16 grams

HALLMARKS

925

CONDITION

These unusual snake drop earrings remain in good condition. One of the earrings appears to have had a small repair to the base and a small dent to the sphere ball at the top; however, this isn't noticeable while being worn. The silver is in very good condition, showcasing a vintage patina, and is completed with hook fasteners that are solid and secure. These earrings would make a superb gift or an excellent condition for your collection.

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1046808

Dealers Internal Ref

SD235

About the Dealer

Lancastrian Jewellers

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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