06-17-200806-17-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2413Boston
June 17, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Antique Garnet Snake Bracelet

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$5,333$4,500
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2413Location: BostonDate / Time: June 17, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Antique Garnet Snake Bracelet, the hinged bangle designed as a coiling serpent with rose-cut garnet body, seed pearl accents, and rose-cut diamond eyes, the head mounted with an opal, gold mount, interior circ. 7 1/4 in., (losses).
Estimate $800-1,200

Garnet Snake
missing one garnet on edge of head, right side
one missing from band at edge
nicks to some stones
extensive discoloration to mount
surface grime
hinge and clasp function correctly
very large in size, may have been an armlet for a very tiny woman, or bangle for a very big woman; on average person fits half way up the arm
small dent/crimp to interior near neck
opal with loupe visible crazing, shallow chip that is unobtrusive
mount has some engraving in parts

Keywords

Garnet Snake Bracelet, Garnet Snake