Snake tubogas bracelet

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Description

Snake tubogas bracelet in yellow gold 18 karats (750). The bracelet is made with gold tubogas (gaspipe) representing the body of the reptile. The top of the head of the snake is set with nine single cut diamonds, the eyes are represented by two rubies. The clasp is a ratchet box with a safety ring. It is discreetly hidden in the head of the reptile and thus forms its forked tongue. 

Eagle head hallmark and PP goldsmith hallmark. Animal Ouroboros jewelry from the 50’s, Retro period. French jewelry.

Total length : 19.5 cm 

Estimated weight of the diamonds : 0,27 carat
Estimated weight of the rubies : 0,04 carat

Condition : usual wears, two soldering points

Weight : 25.23 gr.

Further information : the Tubogas (or Gaspipe) is a flexible metal pipe patented in 1881. In the 1940s, it was discovered by jewelers and was in high fashion during the Retro period.

*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

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bracelet tubogas serpent rubis diamants

Snake tubogas bracelet