This intricate piece of jewellery is an antique brooch 
of French provenance,
performed in a shape of a snake 
 
The brooch is performed in 18K yellow gold, 
the finely detailed head is set with 
Pear Cut Natural Garnet of 1.20ct approx. – 8mm x 6mm 
of intense vivid purplish red colour, 
that beautifully compliment the yellow gold 
  
The piece features French hallmarks: 
including an Eagle and letter date for approx. period of 1850’s
 
The brooch further features an indistinct maker’s mark 
 
It secures to the reverse with hinged pin & hook  
 
Vivid & effective, 
the brooch is beautifully proportioned & 
is of rather impressive size: 37mm x 35mm  
 
Total item’s weight: 8.5gr. 
 
It comes in a box, 
Accompanied by valuation certificate