A VICTORIAN GEMSET YELLOW GOLD SNAKE BANGLE

A VICTORIAN GEMSET YELLOW GOLD SNAKE BANGLE, the bangle in the form of a writhing snake, embellished with ornately-carved serpent scales and elaborate scroll motifs, an emerald-cut emerald set to the centre of its head, estimated to weigh 1 carat, four old brilliant-cut diamonds encircling it, estimated to weigh a total of 1.4 carats, with ruby eyes, gross weight 81 grams, circa 1840