Snake Brooch, Enameled, Silver Tone, Blue, Vintage, 1 3/4" Long, Serpent

I am always a fan of snake jewelry! This fabulous snake is covered with details and the first time I have seen one like this! He is done in silver tone and is a nice weight. He is curled up and has a textured metal body. His mouth is open ready to strike. He has blue enamel accents with a red tone. Ready to slither for you! Condition: Good vintage condition, vintage patina - one red eye is missing. Where as-is, replace the tiny jewel or just pop out the other one, light wear to the enamel Size: 1.71" or 43.51 mm long x 1.64" or 41.61 mm wide Weight: 21.8 grams Please examine enlarged photos for details and condition. Much more beautiful in real life. I am not an expert on vintage jewelry, but I do buy and sell what I love! Since these items are vintage, they may have a wonderful aged patina and are not meant or expected to look brand new. I treasure their imperfections as part of their charm and history. History: Snake Jewelry - It is one of the oldest mythological symbols, and started popularity in jewelry back in ancient Egyptian times. The snake has a dual representation of good and evil, fertility and rebirth, poison and medicine. Throughout history different civilizations used serpent’s symbolism in different ways. Egyptians as royalty and deity; Rabbinical and Hinduisim, sexual desire and passion; Romans as everlasting love. Cleopatra is the most notable historic figure wearing snake jewelry however Native Americans , Nordic, Greek, and African, have used the