1940's French Gargoyle Silver Torque Bangle suite with London hallmarks for 1899

with London hallmarks for 1899 and maker's mark George Maurice & Co

A gorgeous piece of mourning jewellery

This fantastic coiled snake ring is of European origin and is crafted in silver throughout

Marks on the back are rubbed/unclear

1940's French Gargoyle Silver Torque Bangle suite with London hallmarks for 1899DATE: Mid Century, c. 1940 This cool torque bangle is modelled in silver and features two gargoyle heads. Gargoyles were originally designed in 13th century French architecture, for the disposing of water. Typically, a trough was cut into the back of the gargoyle and the rainwater was able to run off of the roof and through the gargoyle's mouth. Many considered gargoyles the spiritual protectors of churches as well, scaring off demons and evil