Antique Victorian Paste Snake Bangle Gold Gilt Turquoise Leaf

Details

A grand antique Victorian bangle from the mid 19^th Century depicting a coiled snake holding a large, turquoise studded leaf in its mouth. Beautiful floral engraving is etched across the serpent’s head and wraps around twinkling paste eyes and a larger pear cut gold paste crowned in the centre.     

Serpent jewellery was popular in the Victorian era and symbolised a wonderful combination of love, loyalty and friendship with their coiled shape representing an infinite, everlasting bond. 

It’s modelled in 18ct gold gilt metal and opens out on a series of hinges across the band. It’s remained in pristine condition and is a stunning statement piece with a lovely sentiment attached. 

WEIGHT: 43.3 grams

MEASURES: Circumference 6.5 inches x Diameter 54mm – Face height 38mm x width 41mm – Band width 9mm

METAL: 18ct gold gilt metal

STONES: Turquoise & Paste 

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1850 – 1870) 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 22-021