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Details
A 19th century gold and Swiss enamel serpent flexible necklace
The naturalistically articulated serpent composed of graduated tubular links with black enamel stylised scales and white enamel markings, the head with gem-set eyes, circa 1840, one ruby eye deficient, approximately 56.0 cm. long
See front cover illustration
The naturalistically articulated serpent composed of graduated tubular links with black enamel stylised scales and white enamel markings, the head with gem-set eyes, circa 1840, one ruby eye deficient, approximately 56.0 cm. long
See front cover illustration
Special notice
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Further details
C.f. Christie's London, 2nd October, 1991, lot 234 for a similar serpent necklace
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