Victorian Serpent Brooch cameos & intaglios The cameo is crafted in

The cameo is crafted in silver and the detail is excellent

and the colour is particularly unusual

Some wear and minor losses to the enamel and the pearls consistent with age

isn't necessarily correct

) Each link is stamped 9c

Victorian Serpent Brooch cameos & intaglios The cameo is crafted inSuperb antique snake brooch dating from the Victorian period, circa 1870. It's French, crafted in 18ct gold, and features cabochon ruby eyes and a rose diamond 'brain'. The face is beautifully formed, with textured scales and a cute, cartoonish face, and there's a bail tucked underneath its head allowing it to be worn as a pendant (or, alternatively, allows a drop to be attached which was probably the original intention). The craftsmanship is