Lot 436

A VICTORIAN GEMSET SNAKE HEAD

The head set with two cabochon garnets, the eyes set with blue paste stones, the head decorated with foliate engraving, with clasp in the form of the snakes tongue, unmarked, gross weight 10.8 grams

Estimate: £200 - £300
Hammer price: £420
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

CONDITION REPORT

Clasp fastens loosely, loss of gold to the underside of the head, some surface scratches


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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