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Tuesday 18th October
Designed as a highly stylised flexible serpent, the articulated body composed of graduated snake-link
chain, the sky blue enamel head set with old brilliant and rose-cut diamond head dress and ruby eyes,
the head and tail forming the clasp,length 40.5cm, in fitted case
€ 1,500 - 2,500
Nature was a central theme in the design ofVictorian jewellery.Animals, birds, reptiles and
inspects were all common motifs, however the snake was particularly popular in the 1840s
and 1850s.The serpentine form lends itself well to necklaces, bracelets and rings and were
most frequently produced in yellow gold.The serpent heads were often set with precious
stones such as diamonds or gems enamelled in royal and sky blue, and studded with small
turquoise cabochons. Ruby or garnet cabochons were effectively used as hypnotic serpent
eyes.