Victorian Gold Mesh Coiled Snake Ring stacking band working with what materials they

working with what materials they had to hand - brass shell cases and aluminium nose cones were commonly repurposed

and Normandie

"liking" having picked up an extra E at the end (as words so often did back then)

Cool antique brooch featuring a micromosaic bug rendered in green

It's intricately detailed

Victorian Gold Mesh Coiled Snake Ring stacking band working with what materials theyDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Incredible Victorian coiled snake ring, body formed from a tube of fine gold mesh which gives it both flexibility and the look of scales. The head is beautifully detailed with hand engraved cross hatching beneath, and fine textures to the top set with garnet cabochon eyes and featuring the obligatory cheesy snake grin. It's crafted in 9 karat yellow gold throughout, and will comfortably fit any finger size between approx. 4. 5