Item:   Snake brooch with cabochon garnets, hair work

Reference #: 7462

Status: sold 

Dimensions: 1 and 3/4 inches long, including garnet drop; width is 2 inches

Condition: near mint/mint 

Year: 1850-70

Price: sold

Description:  The hair work is firm and the curls of the hair work snake do not move.  No doubt the hair is wrapped around a hard metal or rubber inner frame so that it does not move.  
The gold is 15kt. and the stones are deep, rich garnets.   
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