Victorian Scottish Agate & Citrine Snake Brooch

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Victorian Scottish Agate & Citrine Snake Brooch

$1,250.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1880

An unusual Scottish agate snake brooch dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. Crafted in sterling silver throughout, it's rounded shape is formed by various agates, creating the snakes body/scales. In the centre, the snake holds four lovely citrine stones, 2ct total, wrapping itself around like its prize possessions! It has a fantastic 3-dimensional effect and the agate varies in colour with hues of grey (grey banded), green and red (bloodstone) and orange and red (carnelian). The colours combine perfectly with the stones, and it features both brooch and pendant fittings.

STONES

Various Agates- Carnelian, Bloodstone, Grey Banded

Four Citrine Stones- Approx. 2.1ct total

Garnet Cabochon Eyes

MEASUREMENTS

3.6 x 4.5cm

WEIGHT

15.3g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as sterling silver

CONDITION

Good antique condition, bloodstone agate features one small chip to the corner