A late 19th century gold snake ring. Comprising two entwined snakes, each with pear-shape garnet and turquoise head detail, together with ruby and emerald eye accents and grooved band. Weight 4.7gms.

Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear. Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges. Garnet is a brownish red, with moderate clarity and typical inclusions Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges. Turquoise and garnet head detail are replacement stones Evidence of repair work can be seen to setting emerald and garnet eye detail are significantly abraded. Ring size H 1/2. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. 'The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition. For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows. co. uk