Thursday 8 November 2018 | 11:00 | Lots: 310

Thursday 8 November 2018 | 11:00 | Lots: 310

Lot 48

Lot 48

A late Victorian gold turquoise and garnet snake necklace.

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Lot 48

Lot Description

A late Victorian gold gem-set snake necklace. The textured snake head with garnet cabochon eyes and turquoise cabochon line crest, to the graduated snake-link chain. Length 38cms. Weight 27.7gms.

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<li>Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Glue residue visible to some turquoise, possibly replacements.

<li>Vacant suspension hoop to snake's mouth.

<li>Turquoise are a well matched, greenish-blue hue.<p>

<li>Turquoise are in good to fair condition with small abrasions, few nibbles to the girdle.<p>

<li>Garnets are a well matched, medium orange hue, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

<li>Garnets are in good to fair condition with small abrasions, few nicks.<p>

<li>Mark to reverse of snake indistinct.

<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>

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