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Victorian 18ct Gold, Banded Agate & Enamel Snake Tie Pin with Rose Diamond Eyes

444Y
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A spectacular large Victorian snake stick pin set with a cabochon banded sardonyx with a glazed locket to the reverse. Onyx is a variety of chalcedony, which has bands of white and black, with black being more dominant. The snake curls around the onyx and is enamelled in black. withn small rose diamonds set in to his eyes. The snake represents eternal love and onyx was often used to remember a loved one, so this is  a memorial tie pin.
It was made circa 1870 when it was the height of fashion to wear black after Queen Victoria mourned the death of her loved one, the Prince Consort, Albert. Albert died in 1861 and Victoria continued to mourn his death until she died in 1901. Queen Victoria and Albert also had a great love for snakes and their meaning. Her engagement ring featured two snakes!

All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.

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Item Number:
444Y
Materials:
Measurements:
Length of pin 8.8cm
Snake 3cm by 1.8cm.
Length:
88 mm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
1 year ago

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Care Tips

  • Avoid chipping enamel
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