An early 19th century gold pendant

With central glazed panel depicting two cherubs making wine, within a border designed as a coiled serpent, its tail in its mouth, with textured scales in cross hatched design, with circular suspensory loop also designed as a coiled serpent, over all length 4.5cm. Sold for £700 plus Premium and tax

Note: The coiled serpent symbolised eternity.

Bonhams. Jewellery, 8 Jan 2008. Oxford