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A Victorian snake necklace set with emeralds, the cast and textured head with polished leaf and foliate motifs, set also with three graduating pear shaped emeralds and pink cabochon hardstone eyes, to a graduated snake link chain body, sinuously supple, with the clasp set into the side of the creature's head, length as worn 42.5cm Generally the necklace is in very good condition for its age; the chain is supple along the whole length, and moves with serpentine fluidity; the stones are secure and bright, though the emeralds all have some small chips at the edges; the head has minor dints underneath and is a little dirty; lacks suspensory drop; metal tests for 18ct gold - tested under the chin. Gross weight 14.39g  

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