Victorian Gold Mesh Coiled Snake Ring stacking band The bail is mounted on

The bail is mounted on a scrolled frame

4cm diameter

contrasting beautifully with the 18k gold gallery and band

working with what materials they had to hand - brass shell cases and aluminium nose cones were commonly repurposed

It's intricately detailed

Victorian Gold Mesh Coiled Snake Ring stacking band The bail is mounted onDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Incredible Victorian coiled snake ring, body formed from a tube of fine gold mesh which gives it both flexibility and the look of scales. The head is beautifully detailed with hand engraved cross hatching beneath, and fine textures to the top set with garnet cabochon eyes and featuring the obligatory cheesy snake grin. It's crafted in 9 karat yellow gold throughout, and will comfortably fit any finger size between approx. 4. 5