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Ouroboros Antique

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

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Upholstery, Wood

1795 Clock Time Period Directory has l Ouroboros in Bronze Two-Colour
By Louis Jacques Vaillant
Located in Paris, FR
Ouroboros, decoration of winged griffons, urn , stars, caduceuses. base on a marble base Morello cherry
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1790s French Directoire Ouroboros Antique

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Bronze

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

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18k Gold

17th Century Oil on Canvas Rudolphine School Cherubs Game Painting, 1670
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
celebrated or to the power of the client, the pear symbol of wealth and an Ouroboros, representation of
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1670s Italian Ouroboros Antique

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Canvas

Antique Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Gemstone Snake Necklace with Locket
Located in New York, NY
divine; for the Greeks, the full circle formed by a serpent eating its tail - the ouroboros, which
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1840s Early Victorian Ouroboros Antique

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

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Birch

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

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Marble

Antique Male Bust Marble Italy 1838
Male Bust Marble Italy 1838
H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 11.82 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

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau Celtic Immortality Repoussé Casket by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
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

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

Egyptian Style Iron Doors, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
human figures. On the door front bats and sun disk framed by a stylized Ouroboros with bird heads. Next
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Early 1800s European Egyptian Revival Ouroboros Antique

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Iron

Antique Egyptian Style Iron Doors, circa 1800
Egyptian Style Iron Doors, circa 1800
H 94.89 in W 111.62 in D 29.53 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

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Marble

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

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Marble

Spectacular Elegant Art Deco 8.45 TCW Diamond Platinum Circle Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
symbols based on the circle form include the Ouroboros, Yin Yang, Mandala, Enso and Caim. Mathilde
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Ouroboros Antique

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Diamond, Platinum

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

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Iron

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

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Marble, Ormolu

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
teeth. To the Ancient Egyptians, the motif of a snake eating its own tale (the ouroboros) symbolized the
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1840s British Early Victorian Ouroboros Antique

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Turquoise, Gold

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
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W 0.48 in L 16.15 in

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1920s Unknown Ouroboros Antique

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian Imperial-era Two-color Gold Horseshoe Pendant, circa 1900
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From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, a rare Russian 14k gold pendant designed as a horseshoe for good luck, of two-toned gold, the body matte yellow gold, the details po...
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Ouroboros Antique

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set coral ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1951-1975. It was crafted in sol...
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1970s French Modernist Ouroboros Antique

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

Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Stunning pair of burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful burnt bamboo tor...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ouroboros Antique

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of a Country Squire
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, early 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 14 x 10.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: slightly scruffy with some scuffs and paint loss ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Ouroboros Antique

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Oil

Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Burnt Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ouroboros Antique

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique early imperial russian era 14k yellow large gold cross pendant in engraved detailed work cross was made in st petersburg city 1880.c total lenght 5cm hall marked 56 imperial ...
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1880s Ouroboros Antique

Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Stunning pair of burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful tortoiseshell fi...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ouroboros Antique

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Bamboo, Rattan

Russian Imperial-era Silver Empress Maria Pendant Medallion, circa 1890
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful solid silver medallion mounted as a pendant from the Romanov era, period of Alexander III, on one side is a portrait bust of Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928), wife of t...
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1890s Russian Russian Empire Ouroboros Antique

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Silver

6 Antique English Glenister Wycomb Elm Windsor Country Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six antique Glenister primitive elm dining chairs from Wycombe England. Circa 19th Century. The Thomas Glenister Company Temple End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire; chair maker (b....
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19th Century Victorian Ouroboros Antique

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Elm

19th Century French Academic Drawing Portrait of Male Nude Young Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model Portrait of a Young Male Nude French, late 19th century pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed with further sketches verso artist paper: 13 x 9.5 inches provenanc...
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Late 19th Century French School Ouroboros Antique

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Pencil

Antique Gold Russian Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian cross pendant in 14k yellow gold ingraved on back (spaci sokrani) or save and protect cross was made in moscow 1907/1910.c imperial russian era total cross lenght is ...
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Early 1900s Ouroboros Antique

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in silver topped gold this lovely Victorian necklace from ca 1870 is a special piece of period jewelry. The necklace is set with smal...
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1870s Victorian Ouroboros Antique

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

GRISAILLE 19th Century - Cherubs asleep
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
GRISAILLE 19th Century (anonymous) Cherubs asleep Part of "Rococo Style" made famous by François Boucher (1703 - 1770) Oil on canvas Circa 1850 Old frame re-gilded Dim canvas : 33 X ...
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Mid-19th Century Academic Ouroboros Antique

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Oil

Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency arm chairs. A chic Chippendale frame with hand painted Chinoiserie Seat. Inset cane seat. Perfect as a desk chair or just gorgeous additional seating. Acqu...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Ouroboros Antique

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Wood, Paint

Antique 15k gold Turquoise and Pearl locket, Forget me Not flowers, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This Antique gold locket is an absolute favourite here at StolenAttic, beautiful and unusual it is a wonderful find. The locket is crafted in rich buttery 15ct gold with a bloomed g...
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19th Century British Victorian Ouroboros Antique

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Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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

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Turquoise, 15k Gold

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

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Brass, Bronze

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

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Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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

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

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9k Gold

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

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Yellow Gold

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

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Brass

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

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

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

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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

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Sterling Silver

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

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver

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

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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

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Yellow Gold

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

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Pine

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

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9k Gold

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

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9k Gold

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

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Bronze

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

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

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Chasse of Immortality
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, IL
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

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Brass, Iron

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

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Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Pendule D'officier
French Gilt Bronze Pendule D'officier
H 2.75 in W 4 in D 6.25 in
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

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Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold

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

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

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

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

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

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

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

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Marble

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

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Bronze

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

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

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

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Sycamore

Antique Perfume Box
Antique Perfume Box
H 5 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 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

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18k Gold

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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.