Georgian 22KT gold snake necklace, a flexible chain of granulated flower links ending in a chased serpent's head that holds a heart locket in its jaws.
The chain is woven from small granulated rosettes into a supple tube, with engraved scale pattern sleeves and fan shell collars at each end. The head is worked in repoussé and chased with scales, shells and foliage, set with faceted green eyes, and the body loops round and tucks through the head to fasten. A small red stone sits at the tip of the tail.
The heart locket is chased with scrolls on the front, with a glazed compartment at the back of the kind made to hold a lock of hair. The serpent, a symbol of eternal love, was a favourite motif of late Georgian jewellery.
Dimensions -
Length: 43.5 cm
Chain width: 0.8 cm
Head: 4.8 x 2.2 cm
Weight: 96.5 grams
Specifications -
Period: Georgian, 1825 to 1840
Metal: 22KT yellow gold
Chain: Woven tube of granulated rosettes
Head: Repoussé and chased, faceted green eyes
Clasp: Body looped through the head
Pendant: Chased heart locket with glazed back compartment
Condition :
Very good antique condition. Surface wear and minor dents to the chased high points. The chain is supple and complete, and the locket glass is intact.
Georgian 22KT gold snake necklace, a flexible chain of granulated flower links ending in a chased serpent's head that holds a heart locket in its jaws.
The chain is woven from small granulated rosettes into a supple tube, with engraved scale pattern sleeves and fan shell collars at each end. The head is worked in repoussé and chased with scales, shells and foliage, set with faceted green eyes, and the body loops round and tucks through the head to fasten. A small red stone sits at the tip of the tail.
The heart locket is chased with scrolls on the front, with a glazed compartment at the back of the kind made to hold a lock of hair. The serpent, a symbol of eternal love, was a favourite motif of late Georgian jewellery.
Dimensions -
Length: 43.5 cm
Chain width: 0.8 cm
Head: 4.8 x 2.2 cm
Weight: 96.5 grams
Specifications -
Period: Georgian, 1825 to 1840
Metal: 22KT yellow gold
Chain: Woven tube of granulated rosettes
Head: Repoussé and chased, faceted green eyes
Clasp: Body looped through the head
Pendant: Chased heart locket with glazed back compartment
Condition :
Very good antique condition. Surface wear and minor dents to the chased high points. The chain is supple and complete, and the locket glass is intact.
