A Victorian gold and turquoises snake necklace, the graduated articulated body set with three rows of turquoise collets, the pave turquoise head clasp set with faceted ruby eyes, rose-cut diamond eye detail and snout, c.1845, approx. length 36.5cm...

A Victorian gold and turquoises snake necklace, the graduated articulated body set with three rows of turquoise collets, the pave turquoise head clasp set with faceted ruby eyes, rose-cut diamond eye detail and snout, c.1845, approx. length 36.5cm C.f. Understanding Jewellery, David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti, Woodbridge, 1989, p. 114 and p. 108 for a similar necklace
Please refer to department for condition report Overall condition good, clasp is a little stiff and would need some careful professional attention to rectify this, all of the turquoise are present and the majority are still of good colour, some have very slightly discoloured only one is significantly discoloured, links are in good condition with no damages and the whole remains completely flexible. Diamonds and ruby eyes are bright. gross weight approx. 45.5g