This is a gorgeous mesh snake necklace by Whiting & Davis.
In goldtone metal mesh it coils sinuously around the neck and flexes to fit. Dating to around the 1970s it is an original piece (unlike a lot of imitations or unsigned copies that can be found for sale).
The head is beautifully detailed even down to the teeth showing in the slightly open mouth.
It is in excellent condition and is signed Whiting & Davis under the head. ' Whiting & Davis co. Mesh Bags'
Measurements
Because it flexes there is some adjustment to the fit.
Inner circumference (unflexed) 13.5ins
Inner circumference (slightly flexed to comfortable max ) 15ins
Width 0.5ins
Whiting and Davis
Whiting & Davis is an iconic American fashion brand founded in 1876. It is renowned for inventing and producing high quality metal mesh handbags, jewellery and accessories.
Famous for its glamorous Art Deco-era and 1920s flapper-style mesh bags, the company pioneered machine-made mesh in 1912, making the luxurious "liquid metal" fabric accessible to a wider market.
