Lot 8
A mid 19th century gold, enamel and gem-set snake necklace.
Description
Condition Report
A mid 19th century gold, enamel and gem-set snake necklace. The scrolling foliate motif and turquoise enamel snake head and tail with split pearl crest and garnet eyes, suspending a similarly-designed heart locket, to the graduated snake-link chain. Personal engraving dated 1854. Length 40cms. Weight 35.5gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Possibly re-enamelled, replacement gems.
- Enamel with small chip towards end of the neck, small area of discolouration.
- Split pearls well matched.
- Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.
- Garnets presumed foil back.
- Engraving reads 'John Hosie to his Mother 1854'.
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