A 19th century gold turquoise twin snakes necklace. Length 40.3cms. 29.1gms.

Varied scratches and minor marks. Areas of slight discolouration.
Currently one necklace, possibly previously converting to two bracelets, discolouration and slight movement where the two snakes join.
Snakes with small suspension loop to each mouth.
Current clasp tongue and safety chain believed later replacement, untested for metal.
Two links, each near the snake tail tips have base metal connecting repairs.
Turquoise appear a slightly mottled light medium blue through deep blue and slightly greenish blue hues.
Two turquoise cracked, one with small associated chips.
One garnet replacement eye. Rubies appear a well matched deep slightly purplish red.
Width (at widest) 1.6cms.
Electronically tests to reverse of snake heads as approximately 15ct gold.
Electronically tests to sections of the chain as approximately 20ct gold, presumed interference from gilt finish.
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