Antique Handmade Interlocking Silver Beaded Necklace from Ceylon - Sri Lanka - Rita Okrent Collection (C973)

Reserved for customer: An antique silver wearable snake chain necklace with 7 intricate interlocking beads, and a woven silver snake chain. Was likely originally used as a belt.

Age: Circa late 1800's to Early 1900's
Condition: Worn, some beads dented, uneven oxidization. Otherwise good condition. Approximately 90% silver content.
Provenance: Sourced in the mid 1970's in Sri Lanka.
Measurements: 32 inches / 81 cm long. Woven snake chain portion measures 25 inches/63 cm. Beaded portion measures 7 inches/17.7 cm. Focal bead measures 22mm diameter (including granulation).

A fabulous treasure!

Collector Item 973

On Hold for Customer