- Historische Schlangenbrosche verziert mit Diamanten
auction 380, Lot 1003
JEWELLERY
on 3 July 2018
Historische Schlangenbrosche verziert mit Diamanten
Differenzbesteuerung
A HISTORICAL SNAKE BROOCH SET WITH DIAMONDS
Probably England, circa 1850-1860
15K yellow gold (625/-), tested. 4 old-cut diamonds, altogether circa 0.85 carats. TCR-CR (I-J-K-L), SI1-3.
Circa 3.2 x 4.7 cm. Circa 9.8 g.
Technical execution: the surface of the brooch is very finely engraved. The simple pin fastening to the back was added later.
In the 19th century the snake motif carried not only strong mythological and religious meaning, but was also often used to bring a sensual element to certain pieces.
