Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 340:
Description
8.1*3.7cm Wt:12.72g
Victorian double-serpent brooch, 19th-century, crafted in 21-carat-gold (fineness 88.45%), with finely chased scale textures. Two intertwined serpents set with multiple cabochon turquoise, eyes accented by small rubies. Retaining original safety chain, suspending a movable floral-form turquoise drop pendant.Serpent motifs were iconic of Victorian jewellery, symbolising everlasting affection. Turquoise was a highly favoured gemstone in European antique jewellery of the 1800s. This example is executed in high-fineness continental 21-carat gold.Gold shows wear consistent with age; turquoise and rubies intact; pin fitting, safety-chain and movable drop are complete and functional, overall in good preserved condition.
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