A Victorian 18k gold snake collier
A Victorian 18k gold snake collier
The body coiling around the wearer's neck, the naturalistic head decorated with royal blue champlevé enamel and set with seven graduated opals, tiny rose-cut diamonds, and two garnet cabochons for the eyes. Including an older case marked "R & S. Garrard & Co, London". Minimal losses to the enamel, minor damage and repairs. L 40 cm. Weight 49 g.
England, ca. 1840/50.
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A Victorian 18k gold snake collier
The body coiling around the wearer's neck, the naturalistic head decorated with royal blue champlevé enamel and set with seven graduated opals, tiny rose-cut diamonds, and two garnet cabochons for the eyes. Including an older case marked "R & S. Garrard & Co, London". Minimal losses to the enamel, minor damage and repairs. L 40 cm. Weight 49 g.
England, ca. 1840/50.