Supple snake bracelet in 18K (750/1000) yellow gold and silv - Lot 44

Supple snake bracelet in 18K (750/1000) yellow gold and silver (800/1000), the articulated body chased with scales, the head adorned with turquoise stones and the tail embellished with a turquoise cabochon set off by rose-cut diamonds. Ratchet clasp with safety chain. Probably English, circa 1830-1840. ET hallmark. In a shaped case, monogrammed R.C. Inside wrist circumference: 18.5 cm - Gross weight: 39.20 g (trace of soldering) In the Romantic era of the 19th century, the coiling snake was seen as an illustration of infinite love and the bond between two people. Some saw the circle, sometimes intertwined, as a symbol of eternity. As such, jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, brooches and rings offered an ideal playground for snake creations.