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Victorian Snake Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Double Snakes 14 Karat Gold 1860

$6,000
£4,544.44
€5,219.14
CA$8,407.96
A$9,141.15
CHF 4,846.65
MX$109,579.21
NOK 61,598.41
SEK 56,432.52
DKK 39,006.43

About the Item

Indulge in a very rare antique Victorian Snake Pendant or Brooch depicting two entwined snakes or serpents. The snakes are beautifully created in 14 Karat Gold. The snakes are coiled around each other in a deep engraved repousse design. A fringed tassel hangs between the snakes. The snakes have fabulous applied gold eyes and their forked tongues extend from their mouths! The jewel has a bale to be worn as a pendant necklace as well as a pin stem to be worn as a brooch. The snake pendant dates to circa 1840-1880. It is extremely rare to find these early snake jewels and we are so excited when we do! And snake jewelry is all the rage today. In the Victorian era the snake was the symbol of eternal love. It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom. The snake pendant is 2 1/2 inches (65mm) long. It is 1 1/2 inches (37mm) wide. The pendant is 3/4 inch deep. The pendant is 14 Karat Gold. The pin stem is 10 Karat Gold so as to be stronger. The pendant weighs 8.6 grams. The listing is only for the pendant. The chain is only shown for display.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    8.6 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Length: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840 - 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1476223792312

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