A FINE VICTORIAN DIAMOND, GOLD AND ENAMEL FLEXIBLE SERPENT NECKLACE, the head with an attractive pattern of graduated diamonds reserved in interlaced translucent green enamel trelliswork, with cabochon ruby eyes and tapering body, with safety chain, <I>circa 1860</I>, in fitted case | Christie's

Sale 4847

Antique Jewellery Collection

London

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14 October 1992

Browse Sale

Lot 455

A FINE VICTORIAN DIAMOND, GOLD AND ENAMEL FLEXIBLE SERPENT NECKLACE, the head with an attractive pattern of graduated diamonds reserved in interlaced translucent green enamel trelliswork, with cabochon ruby eyes and tapering body, with safety chain, circa 1860, in fitted case

Price realised

GBP 5,500

Estimate

GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000

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A FINE VICTORIAN DIAMOND, GOLD AND ENAMEL FLEXIBLE SERPENT NECKLACE, the head with an attractive pattern of graduated diamonds reserved in interlaced translucent green enamel trelliswork, with cabochon ruby eyes and tapering body, with safety chain, circa 1860, in fitted case
38.0cm. long
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