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9ct Gold Snake Necklace

925M
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Written by Olly Gerrish

An attractive snake necklace made in the 1960s in Birmingham by the well known firm Smith & Pepper (1899-1981)  Mr. Smith and his uncle Mr. Pepper became business partners. The business was set up in Birmingham in an area known as the Jewellery quarter in adjoining buildings 78 and 79 Vyse Street. The company became known around the world.  The firm made a wide range of jewellery, notably swallow designs, popular during the Wars wars and Egyptian style snake designs, after Egyptologist Howard Carter made ancient Egypt fashionable. It finally stopped trading in 1981.  For its 82-year history the firm was run as a family business.  The premises in Vyse Stree are now a museum. This snake has ruby eyes, an engraved head and a stretchy articulated body. The snake motif in antique jewellery is a recurring design and represents “Eternal love and wisdom”. It has a secure clasp at the back. It looks very pretty on the neck.

 

Item Number
925M
Measurements
Length 44 cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

9 .375 (for 9ct gold)
S&P for Smith & Pepper

Condition
Excellent
Discovered
5 years ago
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