Lot 398 , An unusual Victorian gold and amethyst pendant, mid 19th century

An unusual Victorian gold and amethyst pendant, mid 19th century

An unusual Victorian gold and amethyst pendant, mid 19th century, composed of snake linking with two pendants either side, suspending a spherical amethyst bead, mounted in gold, length 4.3cm
£80-120

Condition:
In good condition, fine workmanship and attractive amethyst bead. Likely once from a fringe necklace or pair of earrings - jump ring bail fitting later. Amethyst diameter approx. 15mm. Unable to calculate the weight of the stone due to spherical shape.

Sold for £220