Exceptional Victorian silver snake bracelet with ruby eyes. Made 19th century - 1850-80. Measures 10 inches long. Widest part of head is 1/2 inch. Weight 40 grams. Body of the snake consists of amazingly crafted scales overlapping each other. V-shaped on the back, crochet-like wires on the side and the belly very realistic with overlapping articulated parallel scales that apparrently slide over each other, allowing total flexibility to the bracelet. The clasp, near the neck catches and holds the body according to the width of the wrist of the wearer and thus accommodates almost any size without any problem. The head is marvellously engraved and has a pair of ruby eyes. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3857 Condition: good Year: 1850 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SILVER RUBY SNAKE BRACELET BANGLE

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