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Victorian 18K Gold & Sapphire Snake Stick Pin browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry:Gold:Victorian: Pre 1900: item # 256832
Kensington House Antiques Kensington Maryland (301)942-0955 Guest Book $190 |
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Very nice Victorian 18K yellow gold stick pin in the form of a coiled snake. The head is set with an old European cut sapphire. The engraved detailing is very nice. The snake motif in Victorian jewelry, often used to represent eternal love, became popular after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring as her betrothal gift. Hallmarked with the French "tete de cheval" and an unidentified maker's mark. Origin: France, circa 1850. Condition: all original, the pinstem has the usual bends that are not visible when being worn. Size: 2-1/2” overall length; snake, 9/16” x 9/16”. Weight: 1.5 grams. |
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