A stunning Victorian era snake-link watch chain with a garnet set snake head and a shorter belcher-link chain attached to a dog-clip clasp.
The chain is smooth and slinky and features a snake head with an ornate foliate design set with two glowing red cabochon garnets.
Truly one-of-a-kind and ready to add texture to your neckmess!
Throughout history, snake motifs have been used to symbolize eternal love, rebirth and new beginnings. Queen Victoria rekindled the desire of the snake motif when Prince Albert presented her with a serpent engagement ring with emerald eyes which was her birthstone.
DETAILS AND MEASUREMENTS
Snake Head - 10K Rose Gold | Snake-Links - 8K Champagne Gold | Dog Clip Clasp and Belcher-Link Chain - 15K Rose Gold (Verified by Auracle gold tester)
2x Cabochon-Cut Garnets
Total Length: 39.5cm / 15.5 inches
Gross Weight: 21.16g
Snake Head measures: 30 x 10 x 9mm
Snake link measures: 4mm
HALLMARKS AND APPROXIMATE PERIOD
Dog-Clip Clasp - 15K, Victorian era, Circa 1890 - early 1900s
CONDITION
Wonderful, antique, pre-owned condition, light surface wear commensurate with age. Links are in wonderful condition, very minor kinks that are commensurate with age.
Dog clip opens and closes securely and is in good working condition. As always extra care is to be taken when wearing antique pieces.
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE
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