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Antique Diamond and Enamel Snake Bracelet

$75,000
£56,342.10
€64,971.60
CA$104,072.28
A$115,647.27
CHF 60,600.39
MX$1,418,207.57
NOK 772,922.72
SEK 727,137.32
DKK 484,920.42
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Dating from the 1840s-1850s, the snake bangle bracelet is composed of gold, enamel and diamonds. It is designed as two intertwined red basse taille enamel snakes, heads and bodies with old mine-cut diamonds and emerald cabochon eyes. Enlivened by sparkling diamonds set in patinated silver-topped 18K gold and lively red enamel, these embracing snakes symbolize the message of love that they have represented since ancient times. Item #: BA-21944 Country: Possibly England Circa: 1840s-1850s Size: 6.75" interioir circumference Materials: 88 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 6.30 carats); 4 cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight 1.25 carats); Enamel; Silver-topped 18K Gold Gram Weight: 65 g Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Queen Victoria's double headed snake bracelet, immortalized in a sketch by the court painter Sir David Wilke, touched off a widespread and inter-generational craze for serpents in bracelets, rings and necklaces. The beautiful Queen Alexandra, Edward VII's wife, appeared for a well-known royal portrait with serpent bracelets on both arms.
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    1840's-1850's
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    New York, NY
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    Seller: BA-219441stDibs: LU8926293582

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