Victorian Ruby & Emerald Paste Snake Bangle regency period With French eagle head hallmarks

With French eagle head hallmarks and signed Hermès

Inscription: "Nathaniel Benn Esq

This striking 1920s necklace is strung with round glass beads featuring a colourful opalescent nacre reminiscent of petrol on water or a bubble

It was made around 1805

Victorian Ruby & Emerald Paste Snake Bangle regency period With French eagle head hallmarksDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Striking late Victorian snake bangle, circa 1900. The serpent is particularly well executed, open mouthed with jagged teeth and forked tongue on display, set with a vivid ruby paste "brain" and emerald paste eyes. Hammered texture employed to represent the scales, and the body wraps around itself a few times after looping round the wrist. Crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Red & Green Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS