10th Jun, 2022 10:30

Antique & Contemporary Jewellery

 
  Lot 708
 

A VERY IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN TURQUOISE, RUBY AND DIAMOND SERPENT NECKLET

VERY IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN TURQUOISE, RUBY AND DIAMOND SERPENT NECKLET,
circa 1860, depicting the snake of ouroboros form, its undulating body bezel set with cabochon turquoise stones, with pave set turquoise stones to the head, cabochon ruby and rose cut diamond eyes, with bared teeth, 39.5cm long, unmarked, 51.2g

 

Bidders must assume that diamonds and coloured gem stones (including ruby, emerald, sapphire, peridot, aquamarine) may have undergone a form of treatment unless otherwise stated. It should not be assumed that any diamond or coloured gem is untreated or is natural, unless accompanied by a gemmological laboratory certificate (which would be mentioned in the description). McTear’s will only describe gold/platinum/silver as such when a full UK standard set of hallmarks is present on the object. Other marks such as foreign import stamps will be noted in the description. As required by the Auctioneers Scheme, 20% vat will be applied to the hammer price on the sale of loose stones, which applies to diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires and those lots are marked with **.  

 

Sold for £10,500
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000


Condition Report

In well kept condition. 


One stone missing from the muzzle.
No apparent signs of repair visible.
Small stone missing near tail.
Some stones cracked/chipped.


 

 
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