Lot 8
A mid 19th century gold, enamel and gem-set snake necklace. The scrolling foliate motif and...
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Lot 8
A mid 19th century gold, enamel and gem-set snake necklace. The scrolling foliate motif and...
Lot 8
Lot Description
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.
360: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Possibly re-enamelled, replacement gems.
<li>Enamel with small chip towards end of the neck, small area of discolouration.
<li>Split pearls well matched.<p>
<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>
<li>Garnets presumed foil back.
<li>Engraving reads 'John Hosie to his Mother 1854'.
<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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