Victorian Burma Sapphire Coiled Snake Charm hoop earrings pin tests as base metal

pin tests as base metal

831 today) for the children's charities of the surgeon Sir Alfred Fripp

the archetypal early 20th century half-hoop - excellently preserved with a gorgeous antique patina

The manual wind mechanical movement has just been serviced

all accented by further clusters of tiny stones

Victorian Burma Sapphire Coiled Snake Charm hoop earrings pin tests as base metalDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Cool coiled snake charm crafted in 15k gold, dating from the Victorian era, circa 1880. The head of the snake features a bright Burma sapphire surrounded by a cluster of paste gemstones. The body features textured detail to represent scales, along with a tiny rivet for it's tongue. STONES Burma Sapphire Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS 3. 3 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 4. 4g MARKS French import marks for 15k gold CONDITION Very good, one of