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Antique Snake Serpent Silver Dress Ring
Lancastrian Jewellers
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Antique Snake Serpent Silver Dress Ring

19th century
Description

This stunning antique snake ring commands attention with its shimmering silver and masterful craftsmanship. The serpent coils with lifelike detail along a textured band, creating a captivating statement piece.

This rare ring is a real conversation starter and would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

Sterling Silver - NITON DXL Tested

MEASUREMENTS

Snake head measures 1.6cm x 0.9cm on finger

RING SIZE

UK - Q / US - 8.25

WEIGHT

2.41 grams

HALLMARKS

925 (faded)

CONDITION

This rare antique snake ring is in great condition. The ring showcases a natural, antique patina and age-related wear around the engraved head and band.

Item Number - SD1052

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Antique Silver Snake Ring to the 19th Century.

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SA1225484
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SD1052
Description
This stunning antique snake ring commands attention with its shimmering silver and masterful craftsmanship.
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The serpent coils with lifelike detail along a textured band, creating a captivating statement piece.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. An antique silver ring crafted in the form of a coiled serpent with detailed scale engraving.
fig 1. Antique Snake Serpent Silver Dress Ring

This rare ring is a real conversation starter and would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

Sterling Silver - NITON DXL Tested

MEASUREMENTS

Snake head measures 1.6cm x 0.9cm on finger

RING SIZE

UK - Q / US - 8.25

fig 2. An antique silver ring crafted in the form of a coiled serpent with detailed scale engraving.
fig 2. Antique Snake Serpent Silver Dress Ring

WEIGHT

2.41 grams

HALLMARKS

925 (faded)

CONDITION

This rare antique snake ring is in great condition. The ring showcases a natural, antique patina and age-related wear around the engraved head and band.

Item Number - SD1052

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Antique Silver Snake Ring to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225484
Dealers Internal Ref
SD1052
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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An antique silver ring crafted in the form of a coiled serpent with detailed scale engraving.
Antique Snake Serpent Silver Dress Ring
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FAQs

Serpent motifs became widely popular during the Victorian era after Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with an emerald-set snake engagement ring, symbolising eternal love, wisdom, and infinity.

Antique snake rings were commonly crafted from sterling silver, gold, or pinchbeck, often featuring surface chasing or hand engraving to depict the realistic texture of scales.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period hallmark stamps, natural age-related oxidisation in deeper carved recesses, and hand-cut or hand-engraved surface details rather than modern cast finishes.

A serpent dress ring acts as a standalone statement piece on the index or middle finger, or it can be stacked alongside minimal modern silver bands for contrast.

Clean gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemical dips that remove the natural oxidisation which highlights the engraved scale detail.
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