1940's French Gargoyle Silver Torque Bangle suite The two birds are on

The two birds are on separate pins and set with split pearls

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1940's French Gargoyle Silver Torque Bangle suite The two birds are onDATE: 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