Victorian 10K Gold & Pearl Mythological Ophis Pin
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau: Pre 1900: Item # 1430512
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau: Pre 1900: Item # 1430512
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An interesting 10K Victorian pin in the form of a mythological creature coiled around a flame-like pillar. The creature appears to be an Ophis, a winged serpent from Greek mythology said to guard the myrrh fields of ancient Arabia. The monster grasps a seed pearl in it's jaws. The surfaces have a semi-matte bloomed finish. Tested and guaranteed 10K.
An interesting 10K Victorian pin in the form of a mythological creature coiled around a flame-like pillar. The creature appears to be an Ophis, a winged serpent from Greek mythology said to guard the myrrh fields of ancient Arabia. The monster grasps a seed pearl in it's jaws. The surfaces have a semi-matte bloomed finish. Tested and guaranteed 10K.
- Origin: America, ca. 1890
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-3/8" x 1-3/16"
- Weight: 2.6 grams
