1940's double snake chain necklace

an incredible antique gold brass snake thick double snake chain necklace dating back to the 1940's. Gorgeous and classic in it's simplicity. Fun fact: While the exact origin is debated, ancient Egyptians are credited with crafting the earliest snake-like chains using coiling techniques. They were later adopted and popularized by the Greeks and Romans, and became a prominent fashion accessory during the Victorian era, particularly among the elite.

Wear it on its own or stack it with your other treasures.

PERIOD: 1940's

Length: 18'

Width: each chain is 0.2', at clasp: 0.5

MATERIAL: brass

CONDITION: very good, has a few small marks of wear on the back of the necklace.

Please remember that vintage pieces have lived a life before yours — and may carry small signs of that journey. By choosing vintage, you’re not just embracing their story, but also making a mindful, planet-friendly decision.

$79

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antique silver plated belt buckle bracelet

an incredible relic from the victoria era, a silver plated belt buckle motif cuff bracelet, that fastens on a hinge. it's got a wonderful patina that seems to pick out the details of the design, along the edges, and tracing parts of the belt buckle.

Victorian jewellery is steeped in symbolism, the belt buckle representing the binding of two people together, whether in love or friendship. Not only for romantic love, buckle jewellery was often exchanged between siblings or best friends. In some cases, these pieces were made to honour the enduring memory of a lost loved one.

They were often worn stacked in pairs or one adorned on each wrist. They were not only fashionable but carried deep sentimental value.

PERIOD: 1890's victorian

Length: 7.2' cuff

Width: cuff 1', buckle 1.5'

MATERIAL: silver plated

CONDITION: excellent, wonderful patina

Please remember that vintage pieces have lived a life before yours — and may carry small signs of that journey. By choosing vintage, you’re not just embracing their story, but also making a mindful, planet-friendly decision.

£125

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All items are sold in their current or ‘as is’ state; each piece has been professionally cleaned and carefully repaired where necessary.

Condition guide:

Mint: never been worn or flawless condition

Excellent: expected minor signs of wear taking into account age, but not significant enough to be noticeable

Very good: shows wear, shown in photos or expressed in description, but overall doesn’t heavily impact garment quality

Good: wearable, but has noticeable flaws in photos or expressed in caption

Fair: for display, repair or study purposes only

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antique silver plated belt buckle bracelet

an incredible relic from the victoria era, a silver plated belt buckle motif cuff bracelet, that fastens on a hinge. it's got a wonderful patina that seems to pick out the details of the design, along the edges, and tracing parts of the belt buckle.

Victorian jewellery is steeped in symbolism, the belt buckle representing the binding of two people together, whether in love or friendship. Not only for romantic love, buckle jewellery was often exchanged between siblings or best friends. In some cases, these pieces were made to honour the enduring memory of a lost loved one.

They were often worn stacked in pairs or one adorned on each wrist. They were not only fashionable but carried deep sentimental value.

PERIOD: 1890's victorian

Length: 7.2' cuff

Width: cuff 1', buckle 1.5'

MATERIAL: silver plated

CONDITION: excellent, wonderful patina

Please remember that vintage pieces have lived a life before yours — and may carry small signs of that journey. By choosing vintage, you’re not just embracing their story, but also making a mindful, planet-friendly decision.

£125

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antique silver plated belt buckle bracelet

an incredible relic from the victoria era, a silver plated belt buckle motif cuff bracelet, that fastens on a hinge. it's got a wonderful patina that seems to pick out the details of the design, along the edges, and tracing parts of the belt buckle.

Victorian jewellery is steeped in symbolism, the belt buckle representing the binding of two people together, whether in love or friendship. Not only for romantic love, buckle jewellery was often exchanged between siblings or best friends. In some cases, these pieces were made to honour the enduring memory of a lost loved one.

They were often worn stacked in pairs or one adorned on each wrist. They were not only fashionable but carried deep sentimental value.

PERIOD: 1890's victorian

Length: 7.2' cuff

Width: cuff 1', buckle 1.5'

MATERIAL: silver plated

CONDITION: excellent, wonderful patina

Please remember that vintage pieces have lived a life before yours — and may carry small signs of that journey. By choosing vintage, you’re not just embracing their story, but also making a mindful, planet-friendly decision.

£125

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