Victorian Ruby & Emerald Paste Snake Bangle
Victorian Ruby & Emerald Paste Snake Bangle
$2,150.00
Description
DATE: Victorian, c.1900
Striking late Victorian snake bangle, circa 1900. The serpent is particularly well executed, open mouthed with jagged teeth and forked tongue on display, set with a vivid ruby paste "brain" and emerald paste eyes. Hammered texture employed to represent the scales, and the body wraps around itself a few times after looping round the wrist. Crafted in 9 karat gold throughout.
STONES
Red & Green Paste Gemstones
MEASUREMENTS
Snake: 5.0 x 1.6cm
Inner circumference: 6.5 inches
Internal dimensions: 5.7 x 4.7cm
WEIGHT
9.4g
MARKS
Stamped 9ct
CONDITION
Very good, light wear commensurate with age
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