Victorian Cross-Hatched Snake Ring
An unusual antique snake ring dating from the late Victorian era, circa 1880. The snake coils once around the finger before looping his tail around his body - simple cross-hatched engraving along the body to resemble scales and his head is raised ever-so-slightly off the finger. With blood-red garnets for eyes, he's built in solid 18ct gold - a particularly excellent specimen.
Era: Victorian, circa 1880
Width at head: 9.5mm
Width of band: 2.5mm
Ring size: L 1/2 or 6 US. Resizable for £35
Stones: Garnet, variety almandine-pyrope
Marks: None, tested as 18ct gold
Condition: Great antique condition with fine gold patina
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Condition
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