Lot 278

A VICTORIAN SNAKE HEAD CLASP

The snake head decorated with turquoise, with cabochon garnet eyes, the tail connects to the mouth with a tongue motif box clasp, with a small locket compartment on the underside, unmarked, weight 19.3 grams

Estimate: £260 - £350
Hammer price: £1,100
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

CONDITION REPORT

Clasp fastens securely, glazed panel to the underside is loose from the locket compartment, surface scratches to both items and sloght dent to the underside of the head


Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.
See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collection

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