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Antique Large Continental Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional carved cartouches, each depicting a swagged heraldic blazon, ship or entwining snake design
Category
1880s European Antique Snake
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial with a Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
snake, the ruler of the underworld waterways (the Chinese equivalent is Dragon). In many Northern Thai
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Snake
Materials
Teak
Victorian 14k Coral, Pearl, Amethyst, and Moonstone Charm Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
features a dogtooth pearl, which is topped with a snake-motif cap. The third, and central, charm depicts a
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Snake
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Rare Pair Of George Iii Rococo Candelabra
Located in Steyning, West sussex
, issuing twin candle branches with slip over drip pans and back snake arms, the candelabra centred with a
Category
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snake
Materials
Glass
$46,433 / set
Bronze Medusa Door Knocker
Located in Guaynabo, PR
the head and face of the Medusa. The head covered with curly hair ( snakes bodies ) and some wings at
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Greek Revival Antique Snake
Materials
Bronze
Crucifix on Calvary, Plague of Christ or Plague Crucifix. France, circa 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
his feet the ordeal full of symbols: evil (snake) with the apple, the 'Memento mori' of human bones
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Snake
Materials
Wood
Victorian 9K Gold Earrings Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian hollow gold enamel dangle earrings
1.75 inch length
Infinity snake design with filagree
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Snake
Materials
9k Gold, Enamel
An AR Tetradrachm Cista Mystica Pendant with 18 Karat Gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
worship of Dionysis; it features an ivy wreath with fruits and snake at center. On the obverse side, is a
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Snake
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Kuba Palm Wine Cup
By Kuba
Located in Glasgow, GB
owner and the iconography of the snake handle can be interpreted as ' keep away this cup does not belong
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Snake
Materials
Hardwood
Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, accompanied by a snake at its feet
Approximate Diameter: 1.5 inches
Made circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Snake
Materials
14k Gold
$3,500
21 Karat Gold Mexican Peso Earrings From the Turn of the 20th Century
Located in Venice, CA
the image of the Mexican eagle eating a snake, with the words “Republica Mexicana.” The Mexican eagle
Category
Early 1900s Mexican Victorian Antique Snake
George Jones Majolica Africa Lions Compote
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
the other. A snake is rearing it's head from a hole. All sit underneath a palm tree, which forms the
Category
1870s Antique Snake
Materials
Majolica
Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, and published in 1898, included a silver eagle and bronze snake on the trunk of a tree by Takachika
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Snake
Materials
Bronze
Natural History Title Page, Insects
Serpents, Jan Jonston, Amsterdam 1660
Located in Langweer, NL
, snakes, and fantastical reptiles. These animals are not arranged randomly but carefully staged to
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Snake
Materials
Paper
Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold snake locket pendant; part of our diverse snake jewelry collections.
This magnificent, fine and
Category
1880s Antique Snake
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Walking stick
By Cleghorn of Edinburgh
Located in Glasgow, GB
poisonous snake native to the British Isles.
The Adder is slowly winding up and around the piece warning
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish British Colonial Antique Snake
Materials
Bog Wood
$518
Antique Patio Jardinière, English, Terracotta, Veranda Planter Pot, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Further embellished with a snake motif, adding visual interest and symbolism
Circular form with rolled rim
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Snake
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Italian Two-Tone Gold Cameo Bracelet, Mount Vesuvius Lava, Circa 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
, each depicting facing busts of ancient Roman gods and goddesses, intricately accented with snakes – a
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Snake
Materials
Gold
Art Nouveau Rozenburg "Viper and Cockscomb" Eggshell Porcelain Covered Bottle
By Rozenburg Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
intrigue, the snake incorporates mythological elements, including a “beard” of two hairs. This bearded
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Snake
Materials
Porcelain
Incan Sun God Vessel. Terracotta Inti Pre-Columbian Historic Art Sculpture Peru
Located in Peoria, AZ
human face with the snake like rays staggered alternating around the face.
Clearly this was one of the
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Snake
Materials
Terracotta
$48,000 Sale Price
36% Off
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Christofle Compotes with Animal Motifs
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
from an approaching snake. Both scenes are rendered with exceptional realism and dynamic movement
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Snake
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
period. Snake and animal motifs were also in demand throughout the era.
Early Victorian jewelry
As to
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Snake
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Saint Michael Angels Roman School 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
by the coils of hellish snakes and taking on the appearance of demons.
Baroque painting loved this
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Snake
Materials
Oil
$10,838 Sale Price
20% Off
Longchamp
s Wild Majolica Menagerie: French Majolica Palissy Dish
By Longchamp
Located in Downingtown, PA
trompe-l'œil (deceive the eye) depictions of aquatic and reptilian life—fish, snakes, frogs, lizards, and
Category
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Snake
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
U Rusconi, Medusa, Signed Bronze, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
into a monster with snake hair and a gaze that turns men into stone.
Signature U Rusconi
Good
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Snake
Materials
Bronze
Putti Relief in Biscuit Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
poses. A flowing drapery and entwined snake link the figures compositionally. The surface features age
Category
19th Century European Antique Snake
Materials
Porcelain
Mason
s Ironstone Jug With Chinoiserie Pattern, Royal Blue
Red 1910
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Worcester Park, GB
features a distinctive snake-form handle, a hallmark of Mason’s more elaborate designs, and is decorated in
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Snake
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
Fischer And Mieg Gilt Cobalt Blue Porcelain Urn Vase
By Fischer
Mieg Pirkenhammer
Located in Guaynabo, PR
long gilt branches of flowers, leaves and birds. Both gilt handles of the urn are shaped as snakes
Category
Mid-19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Snake
Materials
Porcelain
German Porcelain Two Handle Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
German Porcelain Two Handle Vase, late 19th century, with snake entwined handles, oval painted
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Snake
Materials
Porcelain
$550 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique French Faience Platter by La Manufacture de Madame Veuve Dumas, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
elements of urns laden with fruit, peacocks, flowering rinceaux vines, and winged chimera flanking a snake
Category
19th Century French Antique Snake
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Paint
Victorian Antique Diamond Smiling Serpent Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
serpent with an difference. It is the only pear shaped diamond I have seen in a snake ring in my career
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Snake
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl, Ruby and 0.68Ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
displays a stunning and large natural saltwater pearl, enveloped with a platinum coiling snake design.
The
Category
1880s Antique Snake
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
French urn made of marble and lead, Louis XIV period. France 17th century.
Located in Milan, IT
snakes under the chin, set at the center of radiant beams. On either side are two frontal lion heads
Category
17th Century French Antique Snake
Materials
Marble
A Bronze Greek [coin] pendant w 18 karat gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
additional gold trimming. On the obverse side is Zeus, and on the reverse side is a snake. This coin has been
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Snake
Materials
18k Gold, Bronze
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French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
staff and snake symbol, still used today as a universal medical emblem. Flanking the bust are the two
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Snake
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Corbella Milano opera theater costume red rhinestones pearls jewelry set
By Corbella
Located in Milano, IT
piece
Red rhinestones eyes snake arm cuff bracelet
Measurements and additional pictures upon request
Category
1920s Italian Antique Snake
Wiese 18ct Yellow Gold fringe-style Archaeological Revivalist Style Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
hammered decoration, all to a clasp designed as an ouroboros, the ancient Greek symbol of a snake eating
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Snake
Materials
18k Gold
1860
s Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Aventura, FL
iconic queen of Egypt, elegantly holding a snake. This exquisite piece showcases the artistry and
Category
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Snake
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Copeland Majolica Renaissance Style Ewer And Stand
By Copeland
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Copeland Majolica ewer and stand which features a winged maiden to front, birds, snakes, foliage
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Snake
Materials
Majolica
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
discreet brickwork marquetry. The two outer drawers have the characteristic Berlin snake fittings as
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Snake
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Spring Flowers, London 1828
Located in Langweer, NL
depicts the Dog’s Tooth Violet (Erythronium dens-canis), Blue Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata), Snake
Category
1820s British Antique Snake
Materials
Paper
Italian Grand Tour Marble Plaques with Roman Motifs
Located in Newark, England
featuring chest plates, spears, and symbolic elements. One plaque bears a spear entwined with a snake, while
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Snake
Materials
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
Antique Anglo Indian Carved Table with Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, joined by carved stretchers with snakes and a center medallion.
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Snake
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Silver Plated Bird Shaped Menu or Business Card Holder
Located in Greven, DE
, slender neck extends to its slightly open beak, where a coiled snake is caught. The beak functions as a
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Snake
Materials
Metal
Victorian 2.11 Carat GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are set within multi claw-prong mountings; with hand-engraved coiled snake details to the shoulders
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Snake
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17thC Spanish Colonial Oil Painting, Workshop Of Figueroa, St. Francis Xavier
Located in Cheltenham, GB
missionary following a deadly snake bite. He’s said to have also calmed storms by immersing his crucifix into
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Antique Snake
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silver French penannular brooch set with cabochons of red coral and turquoise
Located in Central England, GB
collector's piece comes with a lovely period hinged case with a faux snake skin covering and a press button
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Snake
Materials
Silver
Antique English Crown Derby Campana Porcelain Urn Vase Centerpiece Imari Patern
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
outline, early Nineteenth Century, Regency period.
With twin gilt snake handles and allover decoration
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Snake
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Patinated Bronze 3-Branch Candelabra, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
by a heron standing on a tortoise, entwined with a snake, below three projecting branches suspended
Category
19th Century European Greco Roman Antique Snake
Materials
Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fine Pair of Georgian Style Two Light Crystal Sconces or Wall Lights
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
suspended from S form “snake scrolls” terminating in pear shaped drops. The central spire is surmounted by a
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Snake
Materials
Crystal
Rudolf KAESBACH (1873-1955) Bronze Jugendstil
By Rudolf Kaesbach
Located in Berlin, DE
Rudolf KAESBACH (1873-1955), "Snake Charmer"
Inscribed 'R. Kaesbach' on the plinth and with the
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Snake
Materials
Bronze
Serpent Ancient Roman 4th Century AD Constantius II Coin 14K Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
against the richness of gold.
Coiled with lifelike grace, a meticulously hand-sculpted snake of solid 14k
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Snake
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Early 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of the Immaculate Virgin - Germany
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
verticality, making it ideal for wall display.
The term "Immaculate Snake" in the context of Madonna refers
Category
1820s German Baroque Antique Snake
Materials
Plaster, Pine
18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
, lock and three hinges with snake-like etchings (fourth iron hinge is plain and later). Cabinet sits
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Snake
Materials
Iron
Antique Egyptian Revival Winged Scarab Brooch 18K Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio
Located in Munich, Bavaria
is threaded onto a thick gold wire secured to the gold brooch. From the top of the scarab two snakes
Category
1860s European Egyptian Revival Antique Snake
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Several Stunning Colorful Wall light in Style of Edgar Brandt, 1920
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
brass, featuring a snake motif wrapped around a stained-glass shade.
Please notice the price is for one
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Snake
Materials
Brass
19th Century Anglo Indian Carving of an Elephant, a Tiger, a Serpent and a Rat
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Anglo Indian relief carving of a rat, and elephant riding on a snake or serpent and a
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Snake
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
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Antique Snake For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact antique snake you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an antique snake from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an antique snake has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Tiffany
Co. and Fabergé are consistently popular. An antique snake of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 474, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and old mine cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique snake, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Antique Snake?
The price for an antique snake starts at $25 and tops out at $122,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,758.
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