Antique Georgian Turquoise Snake Brooch Garnet Eyes 18ct Gold Topaz

Antique Georgian Turquoise Snake Brooch Garnet Eyes 18ct Gold TopazThis wonderful antique snake brooch is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and displays a rather cheerful expression, with vivid red garnet eyes and a row of graduating turquoise adorning the head. The piece looks to be an early 19th Century conversion with its short length suggesting it was perhaps originally part of a necklace, with the head and tail originally serving as a clasp. It has since been joined and fitted with a silver pin, transforming it into

loop) x Width 26mm x Depth 5mm

(Circa 1930)

natural pearls and two step cut almandine garnets in between which have a lovely cherry-pink hue

CONDITION: Very Good – Small surface fault in one of the violet pastes and some wear on the back but minimal for its age

a fossilised wood from ancient trees

SIZE: V (UK)

ITEM NUMBER: 23-572

MEASURES: Length 25 inches x Width 11mm

loop x Width 25mm x Depth 5mm

CONDITION: Very Good – A fault in one faux turquoise but this can be restored

shackle) x Width 15mm

A true treasure of the ocean