19th Century Snake Earrings lost vintage light wear consistent with age

light wear consistent with age including a few scratches/scuffs to the face

Cool pair of landscape brooches featuring desert scenes

Daum's director at the time

Era: Vintage circa 1970

likely a volunteer nurse and a moustachioed soldier in officer's uniform

19th Century Snake Earrings lost vintage light wear consistent with ageRemarkable antique snake earrings dating from the 19th century. They comprise various components from the Georgian and Victorian eras, married together at some point in the not too distant past. The flat cut garnets date from the turn of the century, circa 1800, likely salvaged from a bracelet or necklace, while the serpents themselves (sidewinders, perhaps) are later, circa 1870 80, and set with old cut diamonds and ruby eyes. Superb in both concept