the gold scale body studded with three rows of round cabochon turquoise collets, tapering and of sinuous articulation, the top of the head pave set with turquoise, cabochon garnet eyes, rose cut diamonds to the nose and eyebrows giving a characterful serpent face, the sharp toothy mouth forming the clasp boxLength 40.5cm / 16''
Width at head 1.4cm / 9/16''Weight: 56.5g
19th century 18ct gold pierced oblong panel link chain necklace, c.1890, the shaped outline with foliate double C scroll motifs within, apparently unmarked
19th century gold openwork quatrefoil link chain necklace by Wiese, Paris, c.1890, the four petal flowerheads each formed of interlocking heart scrolls,
19th century gold, enamel and gem set Renaissance revival pendant with eagle bird by Castellani, Rome c.1870, together with an associated contemporary baton chain necklace,