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Antique Ouroboros Snake Pendant of Enamel Pearl and 12k Gold
$2,370
£1,786.99
€2,066.91
CA$3,353.06
A$3,655.57
CHF 1,931.53
MX$44,954.89
NOK 24,017.04
SEK 22,608.86
DKK 15,429.87
About the Item
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 rich black enamel. The snake—a powerful symbol of eternity, protection, and the cyclical nature of life—was a cherished motif in Victorian mourning jewelry, offering comfort through its deeply rooted symbolism.
The reverse of the pendant bears a poignant hand-engraved dedication:
“E.C. Lewis Died May 3, 1848”
—lending a touching personal history to this already emotionally resonant piece.
Measuring approximately 1 inch from the top of the bail to the bottom by 0.5 inches wide, and weighing 2.63 grams, the pendant is delicate in scale but rich in meaning. The gold has been verified via XRF and jeweler’s acid testing to confirm 12k purity. It is in good condition; however, there has been some cold enamel restoration.
A rare and meaningful jewel for collectors of Georgian and early Victorian mourning jewelry, or those drawn to the symbolism of the serpent and pearl as enduring emblems of love, remembrance, and renewal.
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- Weight:2.63 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Length: 1 in (25.4 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1840
- Condition:Minor losses. Minor loss and repairs to the enamel visible under close inspection.
- Seller Location:Lewisburg, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: L066-A1stDibs: LU4295226929232
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