An amazing Victorian brooch featuring a sterling silver snake studded with graduated pearls. The snake is coiled around a 9ct gold staff with a long C clasp attached to its base.

There is a little bit of solder around the body of the snake, best seen in picture two. The brooch remains in good antique condition overall. 

Width - 6 cm
Length - 2.5 cm
Weight - 12.7 grams