Victorian Pietra Dura Locket silver The Victorians' fascination with snake

The Victorians' fascination with snake was nothing new

a few nicks to the serrated edge of the tooth

Length: 20

now well into his 70s

and when the purpose of great Zeus was fulfilled

Victorian Pietra Dura Locket silver The Victorians' fascination with snakeStriking Victorian locket with an oval pietra dura panel to the front and hinged locket compartment to the reverse. Pietra dura is the art of inlaid stone, and this example features delicate coloured flowers two roses and a pansy over a jet black background. It's framed by a rose gold tube border and the locket compartment behind is easily accessed by virtue of its hinge at the top. The precision and artistry required to make such pieces never fails