16th Nov, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A mid 19th century garnet and gem set serpent necklace, the articulated serpent with foliate scroll decorated head, highlighted with an oval cabochon garnet in foiled closed-back setting, with vari-cut green stone eyes, suspending a garnet set heart-shaped drop of conforming design, glazed verso deficient, length 40cm
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
A mid 19th century garnet and gem set serpent necklace, the articulated serpent with foliate scroll decorated head, highlighted with an oval cabochon garnet in foiled closed-back setting, with vari-cut green stone eyes, suspending a garnet set heart-shaped drop of conforming design, glazed verso deficient, length 40cm
Approximate gross weight only 26.2gm (untested as gold/gilt metal)
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Nov, 2022
