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Victorian Scottish Silver & Agate Coiled Snake Brooch

96H
537 Admirers Rare Find

An unusual Victorian Scottish silver and agate brooch in the form of an entwined snake. It is beautifully made with a bloodstone head and small cabochon garnet eyes.The silver has been chased in between the stones. The snake meant “Eternal love” so it most likely would have been a gift from an admirer or a husband.

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Ollys Pick

I have never come across a Scottish snake brooch before!

Essentials

Item Number:
96H
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 1 ½ in / 3.8 cm
Width 2 ⅛ in / 5.4 cm
Place of Origin:
Scotland
Discovered:
9 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, silver
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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