19thC Austro Hungarian antique SNAKE necklace

These Austro hungarian pieces from the 1800’s are so well made and have so many wonderful characteristics that it makes you addicted to them once you own just ONE. ( I have more photos of it if you want to email me) This one has the raised bezel settings on a huge gorgeous claw shaped filigree with a snake that has wrapped itself around some of the top stones. I tried to get a good close-up of him, but you will probably be able to see him better in person. This is one fantastic piece and it surely belongs in a museum. The hand cut glass amber color glass crystals go all the way up the neck with elaborate bead caps and fancy filigree balls. The brass had aged beautifully and really compliments all the rich fiery golden stones. These are so rich in color that it looks like it is emitting its own light. The setting resembles an upside down claw and with the snake on top it might bring it into the aesthetic period where creatures were incorporated into very gothic looking jewelry. The massive drop is 3” long and it has this most intricate and amazing caged filigree bale. The cut glass beads graduate up to a size 14mm. The length around the neck is 18” not counting the 3” drop . The clasp is a really pretty floral folding slide in clasp. This is in such great shape and considering it is well over 140 years old, is a piece that definitely should be an heirloom that is passed on. Don’t miss out on this one, it is a fine piece to own and wear! I have seen these sell in the 800-1000.00 range at shows so get this now while it is at a very low reasonable price.Since this is Irreplaceable there can be no returns on this sale. Please use photos to make your decisions.