Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Turquoise, & Seed Pearl Intertwined Snakes Brooch

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A fine antique Victorian, gold, turquoise, & seed pearl brooch.

In 14 karat yellow gold.

In the form of two … Read more A fine antique Victorian, gold, turquoise, & seed pearl brooch.

In 14 karat yellow gold.

In the form of two intertwined snakes or serpents.

With each of their bodies coiled around a seed pearl and a bezel-set turquoise cabochon between their heads.

Marked 14k to the pin catch.

Simply a wonderful snakes brooch!

Date:
Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There are some small spots of variegation to the turquoise cabochon and bends to the pin stem. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Marks:
Marked 14k to the pin catch.

Gemstone Measurements:
1 turquoise cabochon: ca. 7.5mm x 5.6mm
1 seed pearl: ca. 3 mm diameter
1 seed pearl: ca. 2.4 mm diameter

Measurements:
Length: ca. 49.8 mm
Height: ca. 20.3 mm
Depth: ca. 12.6 mm

Weight: ca. 6.5 g

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