19th century turquoise and gold snake necklace, c.1850,

19th century turquoise and gold snake necklace, c.1850,
Price: £20,000-£50,000
Ref No. 06468
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Description
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 box
Length 40.5cm / 16''
Width at head 1.4cm / 9/16''
Weight: 56.5g
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