A Late 19th c. French gold and enamel snake brooch.
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A Late 19th c. French gold and enamel snake brooch.
A Late 19th c. French gold and enamel snake brooch.
Date c. 1860
Origin London, STOCK
Medium gold, Enamel, Garnet
Dimension 3.7 cm (1¹/₂ inches)
This splendid brooch features a snake coiled on itself, its body forming an elegant knot. The head set with an old-cut garnet. The body and head are covered with a refined polychrome enamel perfectly imitating the nuances and reflections of the natural skin of snakes.
Perfect condition.
Perfect condition.
Date: c. 1860
Origin: London, STOCK
Medium: gold, Enamel, Garnet
Dimension: 3.7 cm (1¹/₂ inches)
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