Mid-Century Costume Enamel & Paste Snake Collar almandine garnet the emerald

the emerald

A cool Edwardian double row ring set with alternating turquoise cabochons and transitional cut diamonds

This particular style of skull is known in the trade as a "pumpkin head"

The obverse depicts a lion trampling a monster with an eagle head and a snake head

It was made by Alfred Pegler

Mid-Century Costume Enamel & Paste Snake Collar almandine garnet the emeraldDATE: Mid Century Costume, c. 1940 A cool and unusual costume piece dating from the Mid Century, 1940. Modelled as a snake, this collar features a mesh body, designed to be flexible and also simulate snake scales. The head and tail is finished in vibrant blue enamel, set with a purple and white paste stone "brain", eyes and neck. The head attaches itself to the snakes body, letting you decide on the length around your neck! Crafted in silver gilt, it