Vintage-Antique 1800-1900 Whiting & Davis Gold Tone 3 Snake Serpent Necklace

Description Vintage-Antique 1800-1900 Whiting & Davis Gold Tone 3 Snake Serpent Necklace "Rare" Great Rare Estate Find Coiled Snake & Two Snake Heads This spectacular vintage gold tone snake serpent necklace Beautiful and unique interlocking gold metal mesh design with intricate detailing. Clasp has a dangling Hallmarked Tags Signed Whiting & Davis Co. With serpentine chain Measures 15"   Overall this is a very detailed and unique, Beautiful and unique interlocking gold metal mesh design with intricate detailing  Any markings you see are reflection off the camera  Excellent Vintage Condition   Serpents and Snakes were very popular in Victorian times, being symbolic of "Everlasting Love" Queen Victoria wore a snake ring on her wedding day, in recognition of he love for Prince Albert Whiting & Davis was first famous for the manufacture of fashionable metal mesh handbags And began making jewelry in the 1930s.  This coiled mesh snake bracelet is perhaps their most memorable piece. Location 1907: Whiting & Davis Corporation  Plainville, Massachusetts Whiting and Davis was established in 1896 when Charles Whiting and Edward P. Davis bought out the Wade Davis Company. They began production of their famous metal mesh bags and changed the name of the company. In 1907, Whiting bought out Davis's interest in the company and incorporated, keeping the company name. The Whiting & Davis application for trademark indicates they make "Metal Mesh Bags, comprised Wholly or in part of metal that is not precious, in All sizes and forms, both soldered and woven mesh." They give July 29, 1921 as the first use of their logo. The trademark was renewed 3 times, last in 1983. The cancellation of the trademark is dated June 21, 2003. Thank You for Viewing Our Store  Satisfied Customers are Very Important A picture is worth a thousand words, so please be sure to view all pictures. It is our desire to accurately describe our items, And pictures are considered an integral part of the description but Not an indication of size....... Please read the written description for dimensions and weight. Return Policy We have a 14 day return policy Buyers are responsible for return shipping 10% restocking fee is incurred for shipping and handling costs Please contact us In the rare event that an item is not as described. If the item is described as Vintage Please do not expect "in new condition" Anything major will be pointed out in the description. If you are unsure of the condition as stated ~ Please ask before you purchase We want your repeat business And Guarantee all Merchandise To be as stated We are not Jewelers or Experts in any field We would never intentionally misrepresent An item or try to deceive you If you think we have made a mistake in our description, Please feel free to contact us immediately We try to describe every item to the best of our ability Please ask all questions before you purchase While we try to answer all questions as soon as possible There may be occasions When we may be unavailable and unable to respond quickly Please make purchase based on the photos and description Ship Priority Mail Please contact seller if shipping out of the United States If this is a International Sale, Original Shipping will not be refunded. Payments We accept PayPal *