Antique Victorian to Edwardian Era Box and 18k Mourning Stick Pin w Coiled Snake, Sapphire Eye rococo dresser another wax spoon slightly larger

another wax spoon slightly larger may have been used for snuff

which in France is called a timbale

It might be that frame is sterling silver

This one just in from France and we were so happy that it arrived free of any damage

but his or her talent is certainly evident

Antique Victorian to Edwardian Era Box and 18k Mourning Stick Pin w Coiled Snake, Sapphire Eye rococo dresser another wax spoon slightly largerA gentleman's discreet but meaningful mourning stick pin in 18k gold topped by the symbol of eternity, a coiled snake and in this case set with a tiny facet cut sapphire the color of the sky at dusk, both symbols of mourning and loss. The box shown will be included but is much younger than is the stick pin. Not that you'd buy this to melt the gold, but it's 1. 25 grams. Very good to excellent, both gold and sapphire tested and affirmed. No damage nor