Whiting and Davis Mesh Snake Bracelet $3~Sold $81

Dear God it was hard for me to part with this one! This is classic mid century unbelievable beautiful mint silver mesh triple coiled snake bracelet! I so wanted to channel my inner Cleopatra but the turn around on this one was too great! Highly collectible and sought after. Here is a little history: Whiting & Davis is one of the oldest costume jewelers in the U.S. The firm started as a chain company owned in by William Wade and Edward P. Davis. In 1907 C.W. Whiting became a partner, then full owner. They are known as silversmiths and also for their invention of a machine that could produce the fabulous mesh bags and jewelry. Early marks for chains include W.C. Co, for Whiting chain company; also W. & D. On most of their costume jewelry you will find Whiting & Davis inscribed.