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- (SOLD) Antique Early 19th Century Gold Double Entwined Snake Seal Fob Pendant
(SOLD) Antique Early 19th Century Gold Double Entwined Snake Seal Fob Pendant
$1,450.00
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(SOLD) Antique Early 19th Century Gold Double Entwined Snake Seal Fob Pendant
$1,450.00
Sold
A most attractive and beguiling seal fob pendant. A lozenge of orangey translucent carnelian is topped with two entwined snakes. Each snake is grasping the tail of the other in its mouth — their coiling scaled bodies sinuously forming the body and bail of the pendant. An ouroboros of sorts!
Since ancient times, the snake has represented rebirth and eternity; by the 19th century, it also came to symbolize love and fidelity. In particular, the ouroboros signified unending love. Here, the snakes are grasping the tail of the other - hard to tell where one begins and ends — another expression of the eternal bond between a couple.
The carnelian is engraved with the letters “H.K.”
Chains shown are not included.
Marked with French owl.
18k gold, carnelian.
Dimensions and weight:
● 21.7 mm long (from top to base)
● 24 mm long x 17.2 mm wide (seal at the base)
● 7.6 grams
Period: Georgian
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
A most attractive and beguiling seal fob pendant. A lozenge of orangey translucent carnelian is topped with two entwined snakes. Each snake is grasping the tail of the other in its mouth — their coiling scaled bodies sinuously forming the body and bail of the pendant. An ouroboros of sorts!
Since ancient times, the snake has represented rebirth and eternity; by the 19th century, it also came to symbolize love and fidelity. In particular, the ouroboros signified unending love. Here, the snakes are grasping the tail of the other - hard to tell where one begins and ends — another expression of the eternal bond between a couple.
The carnelian is engraved with the letters “H.K.”
Chains shown are not included.
Marked with French owl.
18k gold, carnelian.
Dimensions and weight:
● 21.7 mm long (from top to base)
● 24 mm long x 17.2 mm wide (seal at the base)
● 7.6 grams
Period: Georgian
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.