Symbolic and striking, this stylish 1920s snake bangle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This bangle is constructed from cream coloured celluloid, known as Ivorine celluloid. It features a wraparound snake design. It is carved with scale and face details. The internal diameter of the bangle is 8.5cm. The wideness of this bangle means that it was originally intended to be worn on the upper arm. However, it could also be worn on the lower arm by those with a larger scale wrist.
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A Short History...
Celluloid was a highly popular material in jewellery manufacture during the 1920s and 1930s. Newly pioneered injection molding processes, meant that cellulose could be used to produce many identical pieces at the same time. This resulted in the cost per item of celluloid pieces being very low and the material could therefore cater for post-Depression and wartime demands for affordable jewellery.
Wear it With...
This bangle would add an edge to evening tailoring.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This stylish and beautifully polished Victorian Whitby Jet cuff is entirely original.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Stylish and timeless, this silver cuff was made in the Victorian era and dates from c.1874.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Elegant and timeless, this silver cuff dates from the late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Elegant and timeless, this silver bangle was made in Germany by Schmit and Staub between 1934 and 1938.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty mid-century cuff was created by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish Art Deco cuff is perfect for wearing alone or stacking with others.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny area of scuffing to the celluloid near one of the rhinestones. This is only apparent upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish bracelet evokes the Art Deco era and was made in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring an unusual and interesting design, this bangle dates from the 1930s and was created in France by Jean Painlevé.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the silver tone metal, so that it appears gilded in places. This consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This stylish bracelet dates from the 1920s. It features a typically Art Deco design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Good - A little discolouration to a few of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and use, but does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This antique style bracelet was created in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to some of the cut steel studs and six of the tiniest studs are missing. This is consistent with age and is not unusual in cut steel jewellery.
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Symbolic and striking, this rare 1920s snake bangle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Good - A number of the metal studs are missing from the decorations on the bangle. This is consistent with age and is only visible upon close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the bangle.
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This shimmering mid-century cuff features an abundance of Aurora Borealis rhinestones.
Condition Report:
Excellent - But, please be aware this cuff is a very small size.
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This pretty Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the celluloid on the inside of the bangle. This is not visible when the bangle is being worn and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Symbolic and striking, this stylish 1920s snake bangle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Excellent
For more information about this bangle, read below...
