Bidspirit auction | Italian White Metal Serpent Motif

Italian White Metal Serpent Motif Souvenir Ring Naples 1947 - Italian white metal serpent motif bypass ring, originating from Naples in the post-World War II era. The band is designed as a double coil terminating in a stylized, flattened snake head with two recessed circular eyes and a tapered tail. Decorative elements include hand-incised cross-hatched scale patterns along segments of the exterior. The interior of the shank is stamped with the location NAPLES, the country ITALY, and the date 1947. This type of jewelry served as a common souvenir for military personnel stationed in the Mediterranean theater following World War II. Ring Size: US size 9.25 Weight: 0.313 ozt Diameter: 0.75 inches. The item is in good vintage condition with a dark aged patina and tarnish consistent with its age. Minor surface scratches and abrasions are visible upon close inspection. All stamps and engraved details are sharp and well-preserved. There are no signs of resizing or structural repair.