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Victorian Natural Pearl Enamel Snake Pin circa 1900.
An oversized Victorian enamel and pearl snake stickpin.
The snake is a beautifully detailed blue enamel design curled around a large pearl (untested very probably natural). The snake has red enamel eyes. The pearl is claw set. It has a very long heavy weight gold pin and makes an impact when worn.
The ouroboros, a circular depiction of a snake swallowing its own tail is a symbol of eternity.
The stickpin has its original fitted box by Webber of London.
Era: Victorian, 1839 - 1901.
Measurements: Pin 9.0cm in length, Snake 2cm long.
Pearl 7.8mm, weight 5.3 grams.
Hallmarks: Unmarked - tests as 15ct Gold.
Stock number
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