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French 18ct Gold Snake Ring

895L
Written by Olly Gerrish

A lovely coiled snake ring that was made in France circa 1860. It has been engraved with criss cross lines along it’s body. Snakes featured heavily in the myths of ancient Greece and Rome. They were reviled for their ability to shed their skin, meaning that they were seen as a symbol of regeneration and rebirth. This association with regeneration and fertility suggests links to the Georgian and Victorian connotations between snakes and “Eternal love”.

Item Number
895L
Measurements
Width at widest point on top 1.1 cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
French
Hallmarks

Eagle's head (French 18ct gold mark)
Maker's mark unidentified

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
6 years ago
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