Fine Victorian Coiled Snake Ring 15KT Gold Size 4

Description

I am selling a fantastic Victorian coiled snake ring from my personal collection.  I purchased this ring from an upscale fine estate jeweler in St. Helena, CA (receipt available upon request).  The shop obtained this ring from a reputable London based reseller.
This ring could date anywhere from 1860 to 1880's.  The simple coiled design seems a bit harder to find as most snake rings from the later Victorian era have the snake head resting on top of the coils.  I love this more primitive design.
The ring itself is 15kt gold which is typical for English rings and weighs in at about 5.1 grams.  It is a substantial piece!  The head of the snake is a cabochon garnet and the eyes are diamonds measuring .02 cttw.
This ring is a size 4 which is a super hard size to find in an antique snake ring.  Normally they are large.  If you are the smaller size like myself, this is your chance!  I am trying to downsize my collection to allow for new pieces to come in, but this is hard one to let go as I know I likely won't find another in this size.  While it is possible this has been previously sized down (due to absence of hallmarks), I don't recommend sizing on this.
Please also note that at its widest the band is 0.25".  Please contact me if additional measurements are needed.
Please check out my other auctions as I am listing a few more antique jewelry pieces.
**Ring box is not included in the auction.  Shown only for display purposes**
All sales are final.  Please ask all questions prior to purchasing or making an offer.  Package will ship USPS Priority mail with signature confirmation (fully insured).