This superb quality fairly large antique sterling silver and gold love knot brooch is in a stylised snake or serpent form. An ever popular jewelry motif during the Victorian era the snake represented eternity and everlasting love.
Despite its graceful appearance this is a substantial piece. The brooch is solid silver and not hollow. It features carved floral accents that are highlighted in a gold overlay with the snake heads left plain. A large heavy duty pin back completes this beautiful sentimental jewel that has lots of presence and is eminently wearable today, the perfect love token!
MATERIALS: sterling silver, gold
MEASUREMENTS: 2-1/4" long, 1-1/2" tall (58x40mm)
WEIGHT: 17.7 grams
DATE: Victorian, circa 1860
HALLMARKS: None, acid tests at 925 silver
CONDITION: In beautiful condition with expected signs of age and minimal wear. The pin back is in perfect working order and sturdy enough for wear on the heaviest of fabrics.
Despite its graceful appearance this is a substantial piece. The brooch is solid silver and not hollow. It features carved floral accents that are highlighted in a gold overlay with the snake heads left plain. A large heavy duty pin back completes this beautiful sentimental jewel that has lots of presence and is eminently wearable today, the perfect love token!
MATERIALS: sterling silver, gold
MEASUREMENTS: 2-1/4" long, 1-1/2" tall (58x40mm)
WEIGHT: 17.7 grams
DATE: Victorian, circa 1860
HALLMARKS: None, acid tests at 925 silver
CONDITION: In beautiful condition with expected signs of age and minimal wear. The pin back is in perfect working order and sturdy enough for wear on the heaviest of fabrics.