Antique Snake, Hammer and Stars brooch, 9ct gold and silver, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise and pearl

Antique Snake, Hammer and Stars brooch, 9ct gold and silver, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise and pearlA beautiful and rare antique snake and hammer brooch. Victorian design at its very finest this brooch incorporates so many beautiful materials and so much symbolism in a small but mighty piece. It features a snake coiled around a hammer with a star set swag which swings from the hammer this has a further loop so there was probably an additional drop but this is not present, could be used to add your own little charm or talisman. The happy faced

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Weighs approx 6

The brooch is enamelled in black with a slim white enamel outer border

the largest to the centre surrounded by a sparkling halo of twelve old cut diamonds

it is a faceted round mixed cut gemstone with a large table

photo has wear

some minor surface wear and rubbing

A beautifully designed chain with elongated open curb links giving it a sleek design

It has been well loved and well worn

25" total length

The inner band is engraved with the inscription: Tho's Dous Ob 27th Dec 1805 Ae 24A bittersweet antique mourning ring with an unusual design

The mount is a circular shape with a stepped geometric design and beading around the outer rim