hawkantiques_____fine antique jewellery
MOST BEAUTIFUL
MID VICTORIAN
*OPAL * DIAMONDS*
ROYAL BLUE ENAMELS
SNAKE DROPPER
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A Remarkable Example of Mid Victorian Dropper in one of the widest recurring decorative Motif so much Beloved by Victorians and in all eras and all time
Ever
Favourite
SNAKE
Genuine 1850!
A Very Rich and well sized Heavy Head
Exquisitely rafted by -for Sure- by one of the Greatest Master Goldsmith in the Hearth of the 19th Century
Done in Heavy Solid 18 Ct Yellow Gold
The Large -Beautifully Modelled- Snakes Head has Royal -Electric- Blue Enamels covering the entire top's surface with a decorative relief of Amazing motif Spreading widely
Starting from between the Diamond's eyes Till the Top
Fully Highlighted by by a play of various cut Diamonds Rose, Old Miner, and Table Cut
Eyes are set with Diamonds too
Totalling .90 Ct
Almost a full Carat of white Dazzles
To Mark its Preciousness is set a Large Oval Cabochon Cut Natural Crystal Opal of approx 1.50 Ct full of Red - Blue - Green Flashes
This is
Very Fascinating Indeed
Top has a Hinged Drape of Large Realistic Leaves
Very Three-Dimensional with a Curly on top
It is leant on the Head which gives the Greatest Contrast of Gold Against The Electric Royal Blue Colour
This Section is Hinged thus open and close
A Large Gold Bail is Included ready to Host Your Favourite Antique Gold Chain
Back is Totally Plain Gold Done
Look well at the measures as it is Very Large measuring 51 mm. x 25 mm. (h. x w.)
Weight is 17.1 grams
Wonderful Antique Conditions
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This is a Regal Beautiful Treasure
Not Easy to be Found
A Great Addition to any Collection of Antique Jewellery
One of a Kind and very Representative of this Type
A True eye-catching Victorian Example
Don't Miss!METAL: 18 Kt yellow gold, tested
PERIOD: Victorian
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
HALLMARKS: none
GEMSTONES: 1 oval cabochon cut opal of approx 1.50 Ct and 8 between old miner rose cut and square cut diamonds totaling .90 Ct
MEASURES: 51 mm. x 25 mm. (h. x w.)
WEIGHT: 17.1 grams
CONDITION: very good
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