Antique Georgian Garnet Mourning Snake Pin 18ct Gold With Box

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An exquisite antique Georgian snake pin beautifully preserved from the early 19^th Century. The snakes head and tail are fashioned in 18ct gold and crowned with deep red rose cut garnets. The body is made up of a thick band of plaited brown hair that coils elegantly into two tight loops in the centre.

Mourning jewellery was worn in remembrance of a deceased loved one and sometimes included a lock of their hair so that a piece of them was always kept close to the wearer's heart. The coiled serpent was a popular motif representing eternal love and is further emphasised by the garnets which also symbolise everlasting love.   

It’s a rare antique treasure and has remained in pristine condition. It’s complete with a long 18ct pin and an antique box with plum velvet interior and the maker’s insignia under the lid “Goldsmith & Jeweller – Alfred Souter – 76 Nethergate Dundee”. 

WEIGHT: 2 grams 

MEASURES: Height 40mm (53mm inc. pin) x Width 16mm x Depth 8mm 

METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested) 

STONES: Garnets (approx. 0.15ct total) 

AGE: Georgian. (Circa 1830) 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: CP33 

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