50's Gold Snake Brooch green velvet Skirt waist measures laying flat

Skirt waist measures laying flat 16 inches

• shoulder 14”

Dress Form Size: 6/8

and beautiful stone beads

33" Strap length

50's Gold Snake Brooch green velvet Skirt waist measures laying flatThis snake pin measures 2 inches across and 1. 25 inches tall. It is an antiqued gold. The snake has details of scales, eyes and possible rattle on its tail. It closes with a 1. 75 inch safety clasp which is still functional. It was probably made by a high end costume jewelry maker of the time. The first half of the 20th century was the heyday for well made costume jewelry sold from fine department stores to Woolworth, usually made in Europe or the