Lot 45
A late Victorian gold, turquoise and garnet snake bracelet.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian gold gem-set snake bracelet. The oval turquoise cabochon heart-shape pendant, suspended from a textured snake head, with garnet eyes and turquoise crest, to the graduated snake-link chain. Length 23.5cms. Weight 10.3gms.
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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.
- Heart-shape pendant with glazed panel to reverse.
- Evidence of alteration to one side of snake head.
- Some gems possible replacements.
- Lobster clasp and hook terminal later additions.
- One turquoise discoloured, one with significant chips.
- Garnet are in good condition with minor abrasions.
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