Early Victorian Snake Wax Seal "Amelia" Necklace

Regular price $1,900.00

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An elegantly twisty snake loops around itself, pretzel-like, to hold a carnelian intaglio carved with the name Amelia. This fob was originally meant to seal hot wax onto envelopes. 

MATERIALS: 10k gold (tests), carnelian, new 14k gold chain

AGE: c. 1840

CONDITION: Very good

SIZE: 7/8" length including the bale, 5/8" width, 18" chain