Bracelet

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bracelet

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.382

Description

Sterling silver and blue and white enamel bracelet fashioned in the shape of a snake. No-clasp bracelet is flexible, coil-like, so wearer can slip it on wrist. "Scales" of snake body are alternating horizontal stripes of light blue and white. Tail tapers to end in rattle. Head of snake is white with light blue scroll-like design and red unidentified stone and enamel(?) eyes and adornment. Snake's head has open mouth of sterling silver with teeth and protruding tongue.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

On underside of head of snake is inscribed "STERLING 935".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1 in

Diameter

2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 x 2 in. (2.5 x 5.1 cm)

Material

Silver Sterling, Enamel ?

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Excellent. No visible imperfections or signs of decay.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Charter Room