Wrought iron pocket watch holder
Wrought iron snake,
Italy early twentieth century
The reptile, with its head in mid-air, supports itself on its tail and
the tongue carries a small basket.
At the base, resting on the body of the serpent,
a branch with an apple attached,
clear iconographic reference to original sin.
Pocket watch holder,
usually located at the entrance,
you could hang on it or
put the object down when returning home.
The internal measurement of the basket is 4.5cm by 5cm
In excellent condition, no breaks or repairs