An Antique Victorian Baroque Pearl and Diamond Snake Brooch / Pin
circa 1885
The brooch is designed as a diamond-set silver snake coiled around a large baroque natural pearl.
The snake and pearl are mounted on a 14K gold bar.
The pearl is approximately 10.8 x 8.3 mm.
The eyes of the snake are set with red spinels.
Marked on pin with Russian / St. Petersburg import mark for 56 zolotnik gold.
Width 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
