Thursday 12 November 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 496

Thursday 12 November 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 496

Lot 8

Lot 8

A mid Victorian snake necklace, circa 1850.

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Lot 8

Lot Description

A mid Victorian snake necklace, circa 1850. The foil-back purple and red garnet snake head with diamond point eye highlight and replacement seed pearl heart drop, suspended from the snake-link chain. Length 41cms. Weight 19.3gms. With associated case.

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<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.<p>

<li>The garnet fairly well saturated, red-pink with fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

<li>The seed pearls well matched cream in colour. Slight greying consistent with age.<p>

<li>Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.<p>


<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>



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