South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 8 October 2012

Session 1

Sold for

ZAR 37 876
Lot 1
  • Gold and enamel serpent necklace, mid 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 18 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 37 876

About this Item

Gold and enamel serpent necklace, mid 19th century

designed as an articulated snake, the engraved royal blue enamelled head set with cabochon ruby eyes and decorated with half pearls, old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, with a locket attached to its mouth, some enamel loss, in an imperfect fitted case, length approximately 41,5cm



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