2 snake-shaped clothes hooks - Silver - Asia - Early 20th century

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Description from the seller

Two elegant snake-shaped clothing hooks / belt hooks.
In antique shops they are often described as:
• snake-form cloak hooks
• belt hooks
• garment hooks
They were used to:
• hold coats or heavy garments together
• hang from a belt or girdle
• sometimes as decorative clasps.
Origin (likely)
The style with:
• snake heads
• engraved scales
• long S-shape
is common in:
• Asia:
• Nepal/India?


Usually 19th – early 20th century.
It is typically nomadic or tribal jewelry.
Material
Probably:
• silver alloy / white metal / low silver content (600-800)

Two elegant snake-shaped clothing hooks / belt hooks.
In antique shops they are often described as:
• snake-form cloak hooks
• belt hooks
• garment hooks
They were used to:
• hold coats or heavy garments together
• hang from a belt or girdle
• sometimes as decorative clasps.
Origin (likely)
The style with:
• snake heads
• engraved scales
• long S-shape
is common in:
• Asia:
• Nepal/India?


Usually 19th – early 20th century.
It is typically nomadic or tribal jewelry.
Material
Probably:
• silver alloy / white metal / low silver content (600-800)

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Early 20th century
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Asia
Material
Silver
Height
1.5 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Title of artwork
2 snake-shaped clothes hooks
Depth
0.4 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
103
Objects sold
100%
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