Victorian Serpent and Pearl Stickpin
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A fiery serpent clutches a white pearl and sinuously ebtwines itself around this elegant stickpin. Beautifully crafted in 10kt gold, this diminutive Victorian jewel dates from about 1890.
The serpent has the body of a snake and the head of an eagle which qualifies it as one of the menagerie of fantastic creatures - Basilisks, Griffins, Chimeras - that often graced late Victorian jewels. In keeping with the Victorian fascination with hidden meanings, the serpent is intriguingly twisted into a question mark. Cost: $325The back of the stickpin is pictured below. You can see that the serpent is well made and securely attached to the pin stem. | ![]() |
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The Victorians loved whimsical jewels with fantastic creatures.
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