A 9ct gold snake bangle and necklace suite, c.1970, the necklace with a centrepiece of crossed snake head and tail, with ruby set eyes, to semi-flexible tubogas or gaspipe necklace. A concealed box clasp and figure of eight safety catch. Birmingham 1974, 27.21g. The matching bracelet of coiled form. Birmingham 1973, 27.18g (2) Condition report: Both items have steel spring cores, and the catalogued weight is inclusive of this: Necklace - two links near the centrepiece at the head side have splits. A dent to the underside of the head. Clasp secure. Slight split to head where it meets the tubogas chain. Bangle - slight split to tail where it meets the tubogas chain. Slightly out of shape. Surface marks to both items.