Antique Victorian Snake Brooch Glass Garnet 18Ct Gold Gilt Circa 1880

Details

A wonderful Antique 18ct Yellow Gold gilt serpent brooch made during the mid-Victorian era, Circa 1880.

The piece depicts a snake coiled around a large cabochon cut Glass dome which has the dark surface and inner red flame of a Garnet.

Serpent jewellery became popular in the Victorian era and symbolized a wonderful combination of love, loyalty and friendship with their coiled shape representing an infinite, everlasting bond.

The serpent is coiled beautifully with a rather delightful face and curled tail. It is a wonderful design and has a good solid weight to it.

WEIGHT: 34.7 grams

FACE MEASURES: Width 35mm x Height 35mm x Depth 20mm

METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold Gilt (Tested)

STONES: Red Glass

AGE: Victorian. Circa 1880

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 20-262