A German silver gilded opal ruby and bizarre Oriental freshwater pearl Art Nouveau pendant necklace.

A German silver gilded opal ruby and bizarre Oriental freshwater pearl Art Nouveau pendant necklace. Cartouche-shaped piece featuring two opposing intertwined snakes with engraved lizard patterns, holding an oval opal between their open mouths. The eyes are set with rubies. Symmetrically set with six baroque freshwater pearls and a matching baroque droplet-shaped pearl pendant. Forged chain made of elongated gold wire links with spring ring clasp. Not hallmarked. Pendant: 4.80 x 4.0 cm. Necklace length: 38.5 cm. Total weight: 23.18 g. Attributed to Karl Rothmüller, Munich c. 1900.

Category

Jewellery

Location

Köln

Dimensions

L 38.5 cm · weight 23.2 g