Sale 5299
London, South Kensington
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21 May 2014
Price realised
GBP 4,000
Estimate
An enamel and diamond bangle Modelled as a coiled serpent in green guillochée enamel with engraved panel detail, the head and panels accented with brilliant and single-cut diamonds and cabochon pink sapphire eyes, inner diameter 5.6cm
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