Antique Rare Early Georgian Large Pinchbeck Coiled Snake Brooch Circa 1790 N/R

The brooch is set with glass turquoise eyes and is made in Pinchbeck. The brooch is formed as a large snake coiled at each end this brooch has been converted in the Victorian period to a brooch from an 18th century buckle. The pin is steel and is in good working order. Please note there is some wear to the gilding on the pinchbeck and there are scratches to the surface where the bloom has worn away however this is to be expected with a piece of this age. The brooch measures 7.5 cm in length by 3 cm in width and is unusually large for its type most i have seen which is only a few are very small. Please study photos in depth as these are a part of the description. Condition is good and original all stones are complete. The item “Antique Rare Early Georgian Large Pinchbeck Coiled Snake Brooch Circa 1790 N/R” is in sale since Thursday, September 27, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\Pre-1837″. The seller is “lordbeefchimp” and is located in Brighton. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Sub-Type: Buckle
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modification Description: Conversion from original buckle 18 th century to 19 th century brooch
Metal: Pinchbeck
Type: Brooch/ Pin