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

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

and an oval locket compartment hidden behind the head

Otherwise some light wear commensurate with age

Old mine cut diamonds were fashioned by hand and measured by eye before the invention of electric light

it dates from the late 19th Century - circa 1890

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