VINTAGE BANGLE BRACELET BY FORSTNER 14k 41.9 Grams

The 'signature' mid-century snake or 'gaspipe' bracelet by the renowned and collectable American jewelry manufacturer - Forstner (1920-1980). Crafted in gleaming 14K gold, and measuring just over 4/8 inch wide, the closed bangle springs open 'slinky' style. FORSTNER: A 14K GOLD BRACELET • 14k yellow gold • Signed Forstner • Inner circumference 6 5/8 in. • Estimated gross weight: 41.9 grams Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION: Metal stamped for 14k gold; superficial wear in the form of minor to normal scratches commensurate with age; overall good condition. aterials: 14 Karat White Gold Length: 6 3/8 Inch unstretched Width: 4/8 Inch Gram Weight: 41.9 Grams Hollywood glam got creative during the war era, when strategic factors forced jewelers to do without certain materials. Rather than scale back, they took the streamlined shapes of the Art Deco and went big, bold, and gold with them!