{"product_id":"19th-century-coiled-snake-ring","title":"19TH CENTURY COILED SNAKE RING","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA gorgeous 19th century intricately engraved and enamelled coiled snake ring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCirca 1840; The snake wraps around the finger multiple times, and has a lovely duck like shaped head, which was a typical design of the early snake jewellery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe body has sections of foliate chasing and crosshatch enamelling in deep blue and black. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFloral enamel covers the snakes head and mouth in colours of black and green, similar to Swiss enamel designs of the early 19th century \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe inside is inscribed with an italic text ‘C Cohn von H Pick’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis was likely a sentimental or commemorative piece given to the wearer to celebrate an occasion or a loved one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBlue enamel was used as a symbol of loyalty and green was associated with renewal and eternal life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe snake itself was a symbol of love and protection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLooks wonderful worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRing size approx: UK: U, US: 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFits smaller due to the thickness \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThickness at widest point approx : 1.4cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeight approx: 5.35g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMATERIALS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e9ct gold (XRF tested) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVery good, some enamel loss in places, join visible on inside of ring, but believe this is the original construction, as it’s not visible on the outside. See all photos for more details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Cut ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49132930040063,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/8021\/5295\/files\/AFB637CC-39E2-4CE0-896D-8FDE638C5C2F.jpg?v=1788266150","url":"https:\/\/www.theoldcut.co.uk\/products\/19th-century-coiled-snake-ring","provider":"The Old Cut ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}