1940's French Gargoyle Silver Torque Bangle Dutch DATE: Victorian

DATE: Victorian

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The Celts considered four-leaf clovers to have magical powers of protection

It's been housed in a silver frame with loop and jump ring for wear as a charm or pendant

French hallmarks on outer band

1940's French Gargoyle Silver Torque Bangle Dutch DATE: VictorianDATE: 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