Mid Victorian Turquoise Ouroboros Snake Bangle hoop earrings An absolutely stunning antique brooch

An absolutely stunning antique brooch modelled as a four string Domra

This is really a rather remarkable Victorian salamander brooch

Crafted in 18 karat gold with maker's mark TE

A cool antique whistle charm crafted in chequered niello silver

An excellent antique signet ring set with an ancient Roman (

Mid Victorian Turquoise Ouroboros Snake Bangle hoop earrings An absolutely stunning antique broochDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An outrageous mid Victorian snake bangle dating from the 1860s. Serpent themed jewellery has always been popular, however in throughout the Victorian period demand skyrocketed. It seems to have inspired some sort of bizarre competition among English jewellers to see who could produce the weirdest silliest snakey face and this is one of the best I've seen. From its pear cabochon turquoise "brain" and double looped tail, to its