Victorian gold foil back garnet snakes brooch

Surface scratches and minor marks.
Garnet is foil back and appears a deep slightly purplish red. Slight abrasions. 
Pin untested, later safety chain untested.
Electronically tests to reverse as approximately 21ct gold, presumed interference from gilt finish.
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