Interesting antique brooch depicting a snake whose eyes are adorned with diamonds, it is rolled up on itself forming a three-lobed pattern.
Victorian snake brooch
Description
Victorian snake brooch in 18 karat yellow gold twisting around itself, finely chiseled motif depicting the scales. A blue imitation stone (garnet-glass doublet) on the head of the reptile. Eyes adorned with little diamonds. A hook is present on the back, probably to support a small pocket watch. French work from the 19th century, Victorian era.
Two eagle’s head hallmarks, silversmith’s mark erased, numbered on the pin.
Height: 28mm
Width: 32 mm
Note : functional attachment
Condition: shocks on the tail, scratches.
Weight: 5,21 gr
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