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Victorian Six Serpents Wax Seal Necklace

$2,000

A Victorian wax seal fob rendered entirely in 18k gold with the Dunn family crest (one of the weirdest, wildest, best we've seen) which features six snakes erect and contrary posed, three and three, encircled with a ribbon.

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  • Materials

    18k gold (marked), new 14k gold chain

  • Age

    c. 1850

  • Condition

    Very good - MW&S makers mark

  • Size

    7/8" x 5/8", 18" chain

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VictorianEra

18371901

please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

RelatedHistory Lesson

Signets andwax seals:signed & sealed

A wax seal was critical for document authentication and security. It evolved into something wearable and chic.

RelatedHistory Lesson

Snakes:Fertility, Power, Wisdom, Renewal and Healing.

Serpents were the bodyguards of the ancient world.