An 18k gold meshwork snake bangle - image-1

Lot 47 Dα

An 18k gold meshwork snake bangle

Auction 1066 - overview Cologne
19.05.2016, 17:00 - Jewellery and Watches
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 3.348 € (incl. premium)

An 18k gold meshwork snake bangle

Designed as a flexible band of woven gold, the snake's head set with two rubies for eyes. Can also be worn as a necklace. Stamped "Deposé". Modern French import marks. Minimal repairs beneath the head. L ca. 64 cm. Weight 44.3 g.
Ca. 1820.

Literature

Cf. Egger, Bürgerlicher Schmuck, Munich 1984, p. 104, illus. 164.