Brooches like this were so en vogue in the Victorian Era and the early part of the 1900s. Snakes were everywhere in jewellery because the ring Albert had given Victoria when she proposed (yes, you read that right - the monarch could not be proposed to). This snake is so intricate and is wound round a fabulous and rich coloured garnet. Set on a bar brooch with delightful swirl designs that catch the light beautifully. The hallmark did have us a little confused 9CTF denotes the piece to be filled gold - but this beauty is F9CT - and so after a lot of testing, and eyes cast over it - our head jeweller and valuer - we have had it confirmed it is solid 9ct gold. As to why a jeweller would put an F - no-one knows - perhaps just to keep us all on our toes! 

Wear her as a brooch, or an extender on your bracelet (she is a bit top heavy - so not a good necklace extender, ok as a bracelet extender, best as a brooch). Our valuer has warned against conversion on her with the delicacy of the snake and setting of the garnet. 

Particulars: 

Weight 2.66g

Width 42.85 x 3.05 x 1mm (5mm including clasp) 

Snake detail 11.25 x 8.5mm 

Hallmarks  "F9CT"

Condition wear commensurate with age

Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

All items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.