20th May, 2018 13:00
Jewellery
VICTORIAN TURQUOISE SERPENT MOTIF NECKLET the head of the serpent forming the clasp and set with three graduated cabochon cut turquoise, with a heart shaped drop suspended from the mouth, also set with turquoise, the body of the serpent forming the chain section, with overlapping flat sections, approximately 40cm long, unmarked, 17.7g
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Sold for £950
Estimated at £600 - £900
Condition Report
Solder marks visible from previous repairs.
Part of the collet setting is missing from one turquoise.
Some parts of the chain differ in colour.
The jump ring on the heart has not been soldered closed.
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