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Ouroboros Antique

Quizzing Glass
Georgian Mourning Brooch
Victorian Gold Snake Necklaces
Snake Stone
Georgian Snake
Gold Ouroboros
Ouroboros Snake Ring
Serpent Necklace
English Sterling Jester & Ouroboros Snake Sugar Tongs, Birmingham 1887
By Joseph Willmore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Sterling Silver Jester & Ouroboros Snake Sugar Tongs, Birmingham 1887, by Joseph Willmore
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Jester & Ouroboros Snake Sugar Tongs, Birmingham 1887
English Sterling Jester & Ouroboros Snake Sugar Tongs, Birmingham 1887

English Sterling Jester & Ouroboros Snake Sugar Tongs, Birmingham 1887

$1,120
H 4.75 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in
Ouroboros Serpent Snake Man 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and enamel charm pendant designed as an Ouroboros snake or serpent
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1920s American Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Ouroboros Serpent Snake Man 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Ouroboros Serpent Snake Man 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Ouroboros Serpent Snake Man 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

$1,686
W 0.63 in D 0.06 in L 0.91 in
Antique Ouroboros Snake Pendant of Enamel Pearl and 12k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Symbolic and steeped in sentiment, this antique mourning pendant (dated 1848) features a beautiful snake coiled protectively around a luminous pearl, crafted in warm 12k gold and ric...
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1840s Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique Ouroboros Snake Pendant of Enamel Pearl and 12k Gold
Antique Ouroboros Snake Pendant of Enamel Pearl and 12k Gold

Antique Ouroboros Snake Pendant of Enamel Pearl and 12k Gold

$2,370
W 0.5 in L 1 in
A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
with a flat rim, decorated with mythical creature ring handles and a band of ouroboros dragons, all
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$540 Sale Price
70% Off
H 8.19 in W 11.62 in D 10.24 in
A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
with a flat rim, decorated with mythical creature ring handles and a band of ouroboros dragons, all
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$540 Sale Price
70% Off
H 8.19 in W 11.62 in D 10.24 in
Antique Early 19th Century Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace with Gem-set Head
Located in New York, NY
articulated ouroboros serpent with a turquoise studded body, diamond-set head, and cabochon ruby eyes, in 18k
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1830s Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Early 19th Century Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace with Gem-set Head
Antique Early 19th Century Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace with Gem-set Head

Antique Early 19th Century Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace with Gem-set Head

$44,950
L 14.75 in
English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif
Located in New York, NY
An antique, Georgian period textured gold quizzing glass pendant designed as an ouroboros snake
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1820s English Ouroboros Antique

Materials

15k Gold, Gold

English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif
English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif

English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif

$4,750
W 1.5 in L 2.75 in
Wiese 18ct Yellow Gold fringe-style Archaeological Revivalist Style Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
hammered decoration, all to a clasp designed as an ouroboros, the ancient Greek symbol of a snake eating
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Late 19th Century French Ouroboros Antique

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Wiese 18ct Yellow Gold fringe-style Archaeological Revivalist Style Circa 1890
Wiese 18ct Yellow Gold fringe-style Archaeological Revivalist Style Circa 1890

Wiese 18ct Yellow Gold fringe-style Archaeological Revivalist Style Circa 1890

$39,800
L 18.51 in
American Arts & Crafts, Monkey & Snake Wrought-Iron Door Knocker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
protection, temptation and wisdom, mortality and renewal. Its coiled form recalls the ouroboros, a symbol of
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique American Arts & Crafts, Monkey & Snake Wrought-Iron Door Knocker
American Arts & Crafts, Monkey & Snake Wrought-Iron Door Knocker

American Arts & Crafts, Monkey & Snake Wrought-Iron Door Knocker

$2,460 / set
H 17.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Antique Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
, or ouroboros, represents the eternal cycles of nature, life and rebirth, and the unity of opposing
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Mid-19th Century Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Antique Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Snake Bracelet
Antique Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Snake Bracelet

Antique Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Snake Bracelet

$34,500
Antique Portrait of Mennonite Minister Jan Nieuwenhuyzen – Etching c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
), the Bible, a torch (symbolizing reason or truth), and a striking ouroboros—an ancient serpent eating
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Early 19th Century Dutch Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Portrait of Mennonite Minister Jan Nieuwenhuyzen – Etching c.1800
Antique Portrait of Mennonite Minister Jan Nieuwenhuyzen – Etching c.1800

Antique Portrait of Mennonite Minister Jan Nieuwenhuyzen – Etching c.1800

$212
H 8.98 in W 5.36 in D 0.01 in
an 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Enamel Snake Mourning Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Surrounding the urn is an ouroboros, a snake devouring its own tail, embellished with crosshatched black
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1810s British Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique an 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Enamel Snake Mourning Ring
an 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Enamel Snake Mourning Ring

an 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Enamel Snake Mourning Ring

$4,614
18K Snake Necklace with Enamelwork and Amethyst Paste Eyes, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
This intricately woven gold ouroboros necklace with enameled serpent biting its tail is Georgian
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1830s British Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

18K Snake Necklace with Enamelwork and Amethyst Paste Eyes, circa 1830
18K Snake Necklace with Enamelwork and Amethyst Paste Eyes, circa 1830

18K Snake Necklace with Enamelwork and Amethyst Paste Eyes, circa 1830

$9,840
W 0.38 in L 22 in
Rare 17th Century French Repousse Copper Water Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
mascaron mount with an oval handle, reminiscent of an ouroboros, emanating from the mouth. A third mascaron
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17th Century French Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Rare 17th Century French Repousse Copper Water Fountain
Rare 17th Century French Repousse Copper Water Fountain

Rare 17th Century French Repousse Copper Water Fountain

$2,800
H 20.25 in W 12.25 in D 14.25 in
Biedermeier Satin Birch and Ebonised Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
at Schloss Corvey, Germany. The ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Satin Birch and Ebonised Centre Table
Biedermeier Satin Birch and Ebonised Centre Table

Biedermeier Satin Birch and Ebonised Centre Table

$47,220
H 29.53 in Dm 45.28 in
Male Bust Marble Italy 1838
Located in Milano, IT
collar, on which a brooch with the singular shape of an “8” Ouroboros is pinned at the height of the
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19th Century Italian Other Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Marble

Male Bust Marble Italy 1838
Male Bust Marble Italy 1838

Male Bust Marble Italy 1838

$17,747
H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 11.82 in
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Bust Named La Sulamitide
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
accented by hanging coins with letters and a central ouroboros flanked by wings. The pedestal displays an
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Bust Named La Sulamitide
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Bust Named La Sulamitide

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Bust Named La Sulamitide

$39,800
H 67 in W 16 in D 16 in
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Statue of 'Jacob and Rachel at the Well'
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and is centered by an ouroboros design. The stunning statue is raised by a terrain designed base
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19th Century Italian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Statue of 'Jacob and Rachel at the Well'
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Statue of 'Jacob and Rachel at the Well'

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Statue of 'Jacob and Rachel at the Well'

$225,000
H 75.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
eight element, possibly an ouroboros, which is a snake eating its own tail. There are two more of these
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Mid-17th Century German Baroque Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Iron

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand

$5,900
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 19 in
English Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock with Fusee Movement by Moore of London
Located in London, GB
Egyptian gods. The dial is surrounded by an ormolu symbol of Ouroboros (a symbol dating at least from the
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1860s English Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

English Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock with Fusee Movement by Moore of London
English Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock with Fusee Movement by Moore of London

English Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock with Fusee Movement by Moore of London

$9,444
H 16 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
eating its own tale (the ouroboros) symbolized the cyclical nature of life, and when closed, this
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1840s British Early Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

$67,120
W 0.48 in L 16.15 in

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Antique Victorian Turquoise Serpent Ouroboros Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
classic Ouroboros theme. Oh, and there's a tiny secret locket compartment to the back. For as long as
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Serpent Ouroboros Brooch
Antique Victorian Turquoise Serpent Ouroboros Brooch

Antique Victorian Turquoise Serpent Ouroboros Brooch

H 0.99 in W 1.3 in
Nine Candle Bronze Figural Chandelier in the Manship Style
By Paul Manship
Located in Minneapolis, MN
serpents, each chain is a single or pair ouroboros interlocking with the next all the way down to the ring
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Nine Candle Bronze Figural Chandelier in the Manship Style
Nine Candle Bronze Figural Chandelier in the Manship Style

Nine Candle Bronze Figural Chandelier in the Manship Style

H 36 in Dm 27 in
Antique Turquoise and Gold Ouroboros Serpent Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique gold box chain in the form of an Ouroboros snake with a pavé turquoise head and tail
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Late 19th Century Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Turquoise and Gold Ouroboros Serpent Necklace
Antique Turquoise and Gold Ouroboros Serpent Necklace

Antique Turquoise and Gold Ouroboros Serpent Necklace

L 18 in
Pair of Polished Cast Iron Ouroboros Snake Mirrors
Located in London, by appointment only
India, circa 1880. A large scale pair of cast iron snake mirrors, each cast devouring its own tail. Measures: Diameter 41 in. ​Depth 3 in.
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1850s Indian Colonial Revival Ouroboros Antique

Pair of Polished Cast Iron Ouroboros Snake Mirrors
Pair of Polished Cast Iron Ouroboros Snake Mirrors

Pair of Polished Cast Iron Ouroboros Snake Mirrors

H 3 in Dm 41 in
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Chairs with Gilt Ouroboros Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Chairs with Gilt Ouroboros Decoration, believed to be late 19th or early
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Late 19th Century Italian Regency Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Curvaceous Italian Chairs with Gilt Ouroboros Decoration
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Chairs with Gilt Ouroboros Decoration

Pair of Curvaceous Italian Chairs with Gilt Ouroboros Decoration

H 33 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
Antique Georgian Ouroboros Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Snake Pin, Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet little antique Georgian era ouroboros mourning brooch or pin. The Ouroboros is a depiction
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Georgian Ouroboros Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Snake Pin, Hairwork
Antique Georgian Ouroboros Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Snake Pin, Hairwork

Antique Georgian Ouroboros Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Snake Pin, Hairwork

W 0.96 in L 0.61 in
Victorian Snake Mourning Bangle, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Hairwork, Ouroboros
Located in NEWARK, GB
An amazing antique, early Victorian snake or serpent ouroboros bracelet. The bracelet is made from
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Snake Mourning Bangle, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Hairwork, Ouroboros
Victorian Snake Mourning Bangle, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Hairwork, Ouroboros

Victorian Snake Mourning Bangle, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Hairwork, Ouroboros

W 0.25 in L 7 in
Antique Georgian 9K Yellow Gold Ouroboros Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, all appearing to be original to the piece. The brooch is encircled by an ouroboros (a snake devouring
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 9K Yellow Gold Ouroboros Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch
Antique Georgian 9K Yellow Gold Ouroboros Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch

Antique Georgian 9K Yellow Gold Ouroboros Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch

Italian 1860s Parcel-Gilt Walnut Bench with Ouroboros Motifs and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut parcel-gilt bench from the mid-19th century, with pierced supports, ouroboros
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Mid-19th Century Italian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Brass

Italian 1860s Parcel-Gilt Walnut Bench with Ouroboros Motifs and Upholstery
Italian 1860s Parcel-Gilt Walnut Bench with Ouroboros Motifs and Upholstery

Italian 1860s Parcel-Gilt Walnut Bench with Ouroboros Motifs and Upholstery

H 31.25 in W 46 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian Diamond Snake Ring Ouroboros 18k Yellow Gold Band Rose Cut 9.5
Located in Torrance, CA
clarity). The sweet Victorian 'ouroboros' ring is set with an old rose cut diamond to the head of the
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Snake Ring Ouroboros 18k Yellow Gold Band Rose Cut 9.5
Antique Victorian Diamond Snake Ring Ouroboros 18k Yellow Gold Band Rose Cut 9.5

Antique Victorian Diamond Snake Ring Ouroboros 18k Yellow Gold Band Rose Cut 9.5

French Antique Enamel Gold Snake Necklace with Gem-Set Head
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold necklace in the form of an ouroboros snake comprised of articulated scaled links
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1840s French Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French Antique Enamel Gold Snake Necklace with Gem-Set Head
French Antique Enamel Gold Snake Necklace with Gem-Set Head

French Antique Enamel Gold Snake Necklace with Gem-Set Head

L 15.25 in
Elegant French Art Nouveau Table Clock Silver Gouilloche Enamel Brass circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
'Ouroboros', a circular self-eating snake. While the aged angel symbolizes the progress and transience of
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elegant French Art Nouveau Table Clock Silver Gouilloche Enamel Brass circa 1900
Elegant French Art Nouveau Table Clock Silver Gouilloche Enamel Brass circa 1900

Elegant French Art Nouveau Table Clock Silver Gouilloche Enamel Brass circa 1900

H 8.26 in W 4.33 in D 2.75 in
Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Old Mine Diamond Ruby Snake Bangle
Located in New York, NY
"Ouroboros" Victorian snake bracelet. Ouroboros is Greek and refers to a "snake devouring its tail." This
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Old Mine Diamond Ruby Snake Bangle
Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Old Mine Diamond Ruby Snake Bangle

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Old Mine Diamond Ruby Snake Bangle

H 1.75 in W 2 in Dm 6.75 in
Antique Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
, infinity and rebirth. It is known as an Ouroboros and is a motif that has been found throughout time and
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1880s Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Ring
Antique Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Ring

Antique Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Ring

18K Triple Layered Snake Ring with Diamond Eyes, Hallmarked London, 1904
Located in Baltimore, MD
this case, a snake eating it tail, an ouroboros, was first popularized in Victorian jewelry as a
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Triple Layered Snake Ring with Diamond Eyes, Hallmarked London, 1904
18K Triple Layered Snake Ring with Diamond Eyes, Hallmarked London, 1904

18K Triple Layered Snake Ring with Diamond Eyes, Hallmarked London, 1904

Antique Quadruple Banded Snake Ring w Diamond Eyes, HM Birmingham, 1910
Located in Baltimore, MD
. The snake with its tail in its mouth, an ouroboros, was popular as a symbol of eternal life and was
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Early 1900s Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Antique Quadruple Banded Snake Ring w Diamond Eyes, HM Birmingham, 1910
Antique Quadruple Banded Snake Ring w Diamond Eyes, HM Birmingham, 1910

Antique Quadruple Banded Snake Ring w Diamond Eyes, HM Birmingham, 1910

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Head Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
diamond and ruby eyes. Like the ancient ouroboros which depicts a snake biting its tail, it symbolizes
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Head Snake Necklace
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Head Snake Necklace

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Head Snake Necklace

L 16 in
Antique English Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Serpent Necklace
Located in New York, NY
seen in profusion on necklaces in the form of the ouroboros, or snake biting its tail; like the forget
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1860s English Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique English Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Serpent Necklace
Antique English Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Serpent Necklace

Antique English Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Serpent Necklace

L 15 in
Antique Gold and Diamond Double Snake Ring with London Hallmarks
Located in New York, NY
and the divine; for the Greeks, the full circle formed by a serpent eating its tail - the ouroboros
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1910s British Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Gold and Diamond Double Snake Ring with London Hallmarks
Antique Gold and Diamond Double Snake Ring with London Hallmarks

Antique Gold and Diamond Double Snake Ring with London Hallmarks

Victorian Snake Necklace Bracelet Enamel Diamonds Heart, 1840
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Greeks, the full circle formed by a serpent eating its tail - the ouroboros, which literally means "tail
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1840s Early Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Victorian Snake Necklace Bracelet Enamel Diamonds Heart, 1840
Victorian Snake Necklace Bracelet Enamel Diamonds Heart, 1840

Victorian Snake Necklace Bracelet Enamel Diamonds Heart, 1840

L 14.9 in
Antique Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace by Hancocks, circa 1870
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
its tail in its mouth references the ancient ouroboros symbol and its connotations of eternity and
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19th Century British Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace by Hancocks, circa 1870
Antique Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace by Hancocks, circa 1870

Antique Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace by Hancocks, circa 1870

W 2.25 in L 16 in
Pair of Antique French Egyptian Doors, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Ouroboros, a depiction of a snake eating its own tail that originated in Egypt in 14th century BC. Out
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique French Egyptian Doors, Early 1900s
Pair of Antique French Egyptian Doors, Early 1900s

Pair of Antique French Egyptian Doors, Early 1900s

H 99.75 in W 48.375 in D 3.5 in
C1800 18K Slender Ouroboros Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This wonderful Georgian ouroboros snake ring, or Greek for snake swallowing its tail (literally
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Early 1800s Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

18k Gold

C1800 18K Slender Ouroboros Snake Ring
C1800 18K Slender Ouroboros Snake Ring

C1800 18K Slender Ouroboros Snake Ring

Antique Georgian Ouroboros mourning brooch, 9k gold and hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
The sweetest little antique Georgian era Ouroboros mourning brooch or pin. Georgian Ouroboros
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Georgian Ouroboros mourning brooch, 9k gold and hairwork
Antique Georgian Ouroboros mourning brooch, 9k gold and hairwork

Antique Georgian Ouroboros mourning brooch, 9k gold and hairwork

W 1 in L 0.75 in
Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is nothing not to love about this stunning antique, Georgian era ouroboros gold quizzing
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19th Century British Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake
Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake

Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake

W 1.25 in L 2.25 in
Antique Earrings Ouroboros Snakes solid 18K Gold / 2 gr
Located in SE
example of an Ouroboros, Nordic way. World Serpent was in minds of all true Vikings and it was often
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18th Century European Classical Roman Ouroboros Antique

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Earrings Ouroboros Snakes solid 18K Gold / 2 gr
Antique Earrings Ouroboros Snakes solid 18K Gold / 2 gr

Antique Earrings Ouroboros Snakes solid 18K Gold / 2 gr

W 0.48 in L 0.56 in
Antique Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
, infinity and rebirth. It is known as an Ouroboros and is a motif that has been found throughout time and
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1880s Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Ring
Antique Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Ring

Antique Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Ring

Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gui Vessel
Located in Austin, TX
form of ouroboros emerge from the shoulders to pass through the body. The body featuring a strong
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gui Vessel
Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gui Vessel

Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gui Vessel

H 6.25 in Dm 10 in
Antique Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
with a diamond and an amethyst. The Ouroboros symbolizes infinity, eternity, and the cyclical nature
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Early 1900s Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Snake Bracelet
Antique Snake Bracelet

Antique Snake Bracelet

L 7.5 in
Art Nouveau Celtic Immortality Repoussé Casket by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
mystical symbols, the ouroboros, which originated in ancient Egypt but whose name is Greek meaning, “tail
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Art Nouveau Celtic Immortality Repoussé Casket by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Celtic Immortality Repoussé Casket by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Celtic Immortality Repoussé Casket by Alfred Daguet

H 11 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Chasse of Immortality
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
mystical symbols, the ouroboros, which originated in ancient Egypt but whose name is Greek meaning, “tail
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Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chasse of Immortality
Chasse of Immortality

Alfred Daguet
Chasse of Immortality, ca 1910

H 13 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
French Gilt Bronze Pendule D'officier
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
frets and a laurel swag to the top. The handle is Ouroboros, symbol of eternal life. The dial is
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Pendule D'officier
French Gilt Bronze Pendule D'officier

French Gilt Bronze Pendule D'officier

H 2.75 in W 4 in D 6.25 in
Antique French 18K Gold Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Snake Cross Ring Victorian
Located in London, GB
the 19th century, the fascination with the ancient Egyptian symbol of the Ouroboros and the
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique French 18K Gold Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Snake Cross Ring Victorian
Antique French 18K Gold Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Snake Cross Ring Victorian

Antique French 18K Gold Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Snake Cross Ring Victorian

Victorian Garnet, 15 Karat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
added sparkle.  The snake shown biting its own tail making this an ouroboros. This was a very popular
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold

Victorian Garnet, 15 Karat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace
Victorian Garnet, 15 Karat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace

Victorian Garnet, 15 Karat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace

L 18.51 in
Victorian Garnet Diamond Antique Snake Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
added sparkle.  The snake shown biting its own tail making this an ouroboros. This was a very popular
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19th Century British Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Garnet Diamond Antique Snake Pendant Necklace
Victorian Garnet Diamond Antique Snake Pendant Necklace

Victorian Garnet Diamond Antique Snake Pendant Necklace

L 16.74 in
Grecian Style Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Ouroboros (a serpent biting its own tail, symbolizing eternity) and flanked by the legion d'honneur and a
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Grecian Style Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Grecian Style Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Grecian Style Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

H 22.05 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
ART DECO 1925 Fabulous Snake Ring In Platinum And 6.47 Ctw Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
, transformation, immortality, and healing. The ouroboros is a symbol of eternity and continual renewal of life
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1920s French Art Deco Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

ART DECO 1925 Fabulous Snake Ring In Platinum And 6.47 Ctw Diamonds & Emeralds
ART DECO 1925 Fabulous Snake Ring In Platinum And 6.47 Ctw Diamonds & Emeralds

ART DECO 1925 Fabulous Snake Ring In Platinum And 6.47 Ctw Diamonds & Emeralds

Victorian Gold and Turquoise Serpent Necklace
Located in London, GB
, the motif of a snake eating its own tale (the ouroboros) symbolized the cyclical nature of life, and
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Gold and Turquoise Serpent Necklace
Victorian Gold and Turquoise Serpent Necklace

Victorian Gold and Turquoise Serpent Necklace

Victorian Aquamarine, Pearl and Gold Pendant-Necklace
Located in London, GB
detailed ouroboros, or snake eating its own tail, boarders the pendant. The serpent is realistically
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1870s British Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Aquamarine, Pearl and Gold Pendant-Necklace
Victorian Aquamarine, Pearl and Gold Pendant-Necklace

Victorian Aquamarine, Pearl and Gold Pendant-Necklace

Antique Georgian Pearl Ouroboros Snake Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A beautiful Georgian Ouroboros mourning brooch, set with a halo of pearls around a glass locket
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Pearl Ouroboros Snake Brooch
Antique Georgian Pearl Ouroboros Snake Brooch

Antique Georgian Pearl Ouroboros Snake Brooch

H 0.6 in W 0.75 in
Classical Italian Marble Clock with Bell and Bronze Ouroboros Bezel, circa 1840
Located in Providence, RI
The mountings on this clock are all bronze, with a magnificent bezel depicting the Ouroboros (a
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19th Century Italian Classical Roman Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Marble

Classical Italian Marble Clock with Bell and Bronze Ouroboros Bezel, circa 1840
Classical Italian Marble Clock with Bell and Bronze Ouroboros Bezel, circa 1840

Classical Italian Marble Clock with Bell and Bronze Ouroboros Bezel, circa 1840

H 15.25 in W 7.75 in D 5 in
BRADLEY & HUBBARD BRONZE SCONCES
Located in Stamford, CT
PAIR OF BRONZE RENAISSANCE REVIVAL SCONCES...OUROBOROS ...MADE BY BRADLEY & HUBBARD IN HARTFORD
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19th Century American Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Bronze

BRADLEY & HUBBARD BRONZE SCONCES
BRADLEY & HUBBARD BRONZE SCONCES

BRADLEY & HUBBARD BRONZE SCONCES

H 20 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Antique Victorian Enamel Diamond gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian snake bangle in the form of an ouroboros, with blue enamel decoration, and set with
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1880s British Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian Enamel Diamond gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Antique Victorian Enamel Diamond gold Snake Bangle Bracelet

Antique Victorian Enamel Diamond gold Snake Bangle Bracelet

L 8.5 in
Antique Perfume Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
cut steel carry handles and to the top a serpent eating it's own tail. This is known as "Ouroboros" a
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18th Century Austrian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Sycamore

Antique Perfume Box
Antique Perfume Box

Antique Perfume Box

H 5 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in
Georgian Ouroboros Snake Quizzing Glass on Gold Muff Chain
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
with Oak leaves and Acorns design mount (symbol of strength, fertility and immortality) with Ouroboros
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

9k Gold

Georgian Ouroboros Snake Quizzing Glass on Gold Muff Chain
Georgian Ouroboros Snake Quizzing Glass on Gold Muff Chain

Georgian Ouroboros Snake Quizzing Glass on Gold Muff Chain

L 39.5 in
An Ancient Greenstone Scarab in a Gold Stirrup Ring Mount
Located in London, GB
lion with a human head with a surround of the Ouroboros This gem is considered to be Hellenistic circa
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Early 19th Century Greek Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

18k Gold

An Ancient Greenstone Scarab in a Gold Stirrup Ring Mount
An Ancient Greenstone Scarab in a Gold Stirrup Ring Mount

An Ancient Greenstone Scarab in a Gold Stirrup Ring Mount

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Victorian Snake Pendant Silver Baroque Pearl Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Victorian Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around an egg or globe. The snake is beautifully created in 14 Karat yellow gold. The e...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Snake Pendant Silver Baroque Pearl Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold
Victorian Snake Pendant Silver Baroque Pearl Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold

Victorian Snake Pendant Silver Baroque Pearl Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold

$2,400 Sale Price
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W 0.44 in L 1.19 in
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old. The Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite is considered rare and is highly sought after as a collector's item. Thi...
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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old

$495 Sale Price
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H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
Cameo Skull Snake Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. This beautiful cameo pendant necklace is set with 8.63 carats cameo shell, .20 carats ruby and .40 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storef...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cameo Skull Snake Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Cameo Skull Snake Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace

Cameo Skull Snake Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace

$5,200 Sale Price / item
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Large Cat's Paw Coral, Stylophora Natural Specimen (ships USA only) Beach Decor
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Cat's Paw Coral, Stylophora Natural Specimen (ships USA only) Beach Decor A substantial, white specimen of one of our favorite coral species. Notice there is what appears to b...
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Coral

Large Cat's Paw Coral, Stylophora Natural Specimen (ships USA only) Beach Decor
Large Cat's Paw Coral, Stylophora Natural Specimen (ships USA only) Beach Decor

Large Cat's Paw Coral, Stylophora Natural Specimen (ships USA only) Beach Decor

$300 Sale Price
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H 6 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...
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1970s French French Provincial Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Ceramic

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base

$414
H 8.67 in Dm 11.82 in
Wedgwood Green Majolica Earthenware Sunflower Plates Set (15)
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of Fifteen Wedgwood Green Majolica 'Sunflower' Plates A rare and vibrant set of fifteen Wedgwood Majolica dessert plates, dating from the 1860s. These striking plates embody the...
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

Wedgwood Green Majolica Earthenware Sunflower Plates Set (15)
Wedgwood Green Majolica Earthenware Sunflower Plates Set (15)

Wedgwood Green Majolica Earthenware Sunflower Plates Set (15)

$4,000 / set
H 1 in Dm 8.5 in
French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
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19th Century French French Provincial Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Ceramic

French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot

French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot

$384
H 10.04 in W 11.23 in D 9.06 in
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Turkish Oushak Pink Chartreuse Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-Century Antique Square Oushak rug in Pink and Chartruese Details rug no. j4602 size 6' 7" x 6' 11" (201 x 211 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Square Turkish Oushak Pink Chartreuse Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Turkish Oushak Pink Chartreuse Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Square Turkish Oushak Pink Chartreuse Rug

$16,000
W 79 in L 83 in
The Catcher in the Rye (First edition, second printing)
Located in New York, NY
First edition, second printing of J.D. Salinger’s iconic American bildungsroman, first published by Little, Brown, and Company on July 16, 1951. The second printing followed in the s...
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1950s Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Paper

The Catcher in the Rye (First edition, second printing)
The Catcher in the Rye (First edition, second printing)

The Catcher in the Rye (First edition, second printing)

$2,750
H 8 in W 5.75 in D 1.25 in
Deep Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A stunning geode centerpiece with rich color and flawless crystal formation ▫️ Description Beautifully formed with large, juicy deep purple points, this amethyst geode possesses al...
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2010s Brazilian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Deep Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geode
Deep Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geode

Deep Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geode

$2,635
H 15.4 in W 9.4 in D 6.7 in
Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart locket pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3 carats decorated with black enamel total pendant length 4cm dates back to the astro hungarian era 1...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant

$12,000
1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare
By William Shakespeare
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound complete eight volume edition of the dramatic works of William Shakespeare. A charming eight volume edition of Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies, ...
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1840s British Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Paper

1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare
1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare

1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare

$2,091
H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in
English Hand Colored Billiards Escene Engraving Print
Located in Barcelona, ES
An antique English hand colored framed print titled "Billiards" Gentlemen playing billiard scene. Designed and etched by E.F. Lambert, published by Thomas Mc Lean, 1827,Haymarket, Lo...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

English Hand Colored Billiards Escene Engraving Print
English Hand Colored Billiards Escene Engraving Print

English Hand Colored Billiards Escene Engraving Print

$1,538
H 15.95 in W 22.25 in D 0.79 in
Mosaic-like Lunar Meteorite Cross Section
Located in London, GB
This spectacular polished slice of the Lunar meteorite Gadamis 004, reveals a mosaic-like interior, evoking the surface of the Moon as seen by the eye on a clear night. Weighing 149 ...
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15th Century and Earlier Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Stone

Mosaic-like Lunar Meteorite Cross Section
Mosaic-like Lunar Meteorite Cross Section

Mosaic-like Lunar Meteorite Cross Section

$60,712
H 6.93 in W 5.52 in D 0.12 in
Vintage 14K Gold Brite-Cut Locket Pendant or Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, vintage gold locket. In 14 karat yellow gold. With bright-cut floral decoration to the front and a smooth back. With an integral bail and jump ring. Marked to the interio...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Ouroboros Antique

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Brite-Cut Locket Pendant or Charm
Vintage 14K Gold Brite-Cut Locket Pendant or Charm

Vintage 14K Gold Brite-Cut Locket Pendant or Charm

$595
H 0.97 in W 0.63 in D 0.16 in
Antique Banded Agate Snake Pendant of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A rare and bewitching example of Victorian symbolism, this antique pendant features a sinuous 18k gold snake coiled protectively around a lustrous banded agate tablet, adorned with a...
Category

1870s Victorian Ouroboros Antique

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Banded Agate Snake Pendant of 18k Gold
Antique Banded Agate Snake Pendant of 18k Gold

Antique Banded Agate Snake Pendant of 18k Gold

$1,790
H 1.4 in W 0.5 in
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Ouroboros Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ouroboros antique you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 10k gold. Finding the perfect ouroboros antique may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A ouroboros antique from Alfred Daguet, Louis Jacques Vaillant and Raffaello Romanelli — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any ouroboros antique from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a ouroboros antique, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Ouroboros Antique?

The price for a ouroboros antique starts at $1,800 and tops out at $225,000 with these decorative-objects, on average, selling for $12,011.

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