Victorian Gold Mesh Coiled Snake Ring queen anne The gallery features fine scrolled

The gallery features fine scrolled openwork allowing light in behind the stones

A cool Victorian masonic signet ring dating from the 1870s

it dates from the 1870s

The clasp is an ornate heart-shaped padlock with oval locket compartment on one side

Victorian Gold Mesh Coiled Snake Ring queen anne The gallery features fine scrolledDATE: 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