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live November 26 | 01:30 PM
Auktionshaus Rapp

2029 - Antique snake brooch in 14K yellow gold; an ornately designed brooch in the shape of a snake coiled around itself multiple times. The three-dimensional snake body and head are completely covered in black enamel and adorned with delicate gold-colored decoration. The slightly flattened, oval snake head features two diamonds set on either side, totaling approximately 0.05 ct (J/P1). Below the head is a movably suspended, heart-shaped pendant, similarly adorned with black enamel and beautiful gold decoration. The reverse side was originally intended to hold a lock of hair or a small personal memento. (Glass is missing.) On the reverse, a long brooch clasp and a memorial inscription: George Twynam, March 18, 1846. Dimensions: 4 x 5.3 cm, 15.15 g.

Starting price

CHF 800 (€869)

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Estimation

CHF 800 - 1,500 (€860 - 1,700)

Sale fees

25%

Antique snake brooch in 14K yellow gold; an ornately designed brooch in the shape of a snake coiled around itself multiple times. The three-dimensional snake body and head are completely covered in black enamel and adorned with delicate gold-colored decoration. The slightly flattened, oval snake head features two diamonds set on either side, totaling approximately 0.05 ct (J/P1). Below the head is a movably suspended, heart-shaped pendant, similarly adorned with black enamel and beautiful gold decoration. The reverse side was originally intended to hold a lock of hair or a small personal memento. (Glass is missing.) On the reverse, a long brooch clasp and a memorial inscription: George Twynam, March 18, 1846. Dimensions: 4 x 5.3 cm, 15.15 g.

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Auction details

Rapp Fall Auction 2026 - Fine Jewelry
Thursday, November 26
01:30 PM
Toggenburgerstrasse 139
9500 Wil, Switzerland

Auction house

Auktionshaus Rapp +41 7 19 23 77 44 online@rapp-auktionen.ch
On Drouot for 2 years avec More than 4,000 lots published

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Nach vollständigem Zahlungseingang erfolgt der Versand: innerhalb der Schweiz mit Schweizer Post vom 30. November bis 18. Dezember 2026, ins Ausland mit Fed Ex bis 15. Dezember 2026. Eine persönliche oder selbst organisierte Abholung ist möglich.

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