Egyptian Revival Niello Snake Bangle memento mori and the subject very sweet

and the subject very sweet - I've never seen one like it

the former rendered in white with Mars in black

The central stone rests within a swirl of millegrain platinum and rose diamonds

as well as fittings to the reverse meaning it can be worn as a brooch

Otherwise some light wear commensurate with age

Egyptian Revival Niello Snake Bangle memento mori and the subject very sweetDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 An unusual Egyptian Revival snake bangle dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1930. It is crafted in silver with a niello silver inlay of a snake head and tale, but also boats and trees. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 7. 5 inches Width of band: 8. 6mm WEIGHT 18. 5g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver CONDITION Excellent