{"product_id":"an-absolutely-fabulous-piece-of-victorian-symbolism-this-exceptional-antique-gilt-brass-belt-buckle-takes-the-form-of-a-dramatic-coiled-serpent","title":"An absolutely FABULOUS piece of Victorian symbolism! This exceptional antique gilt-brass belt buckle takes the form of a dramatic coiled serpent.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE FIND | VICTORIAN OUROBOROS SERPENT PASTE BUCKLE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely FABULOUS piece of Victorian symbolism! This exceptional antique gilt-brass belt buckle takes the form of a dramatic coiled serpent, its entire body glittering with individually set clear faceted paste stones and finished with wonderfully striking ruby-red paste eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serpent curls around to meet its own tail, creating the ancient Ouroboros motif — a symbol with roots stretching back to ancient Egypt and traditionally representing eternity, infinity, renewal and the endless cycle of life. During the Victorian era, serpent jewellery became particularly fashionable and was often associated with eternal love, devotion and everlasting bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVICTORIAN PASTE\u003cbr\u003ePaste is finely cut glass created to imitate the brilliance of precious gemstones. Far from being considered merely “costume” jewellery, beautifully cut paste was enormously fashionable throughout the Georgian and Victorian periods — and this buckle certainly delivers the sparkle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI especially LOVE the little serpent head, surrounded by a cluster of clear stones and those two fiery red eyes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd she absolutely does NOT have to remain a buckle! As shown in the last photograph, it can easily be suspended from a chain and transformed into one seriously dramatic statement necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar antique serpent buckles are currently offered online around R3,600–R6,300, depending on age, condition and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian symbolism, incredible sparkle and just the right amount of gothic drama — what a FIND!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*chain not included*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The buckle measures 5.5cm x 4.6cm.Total weight of 20.5grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52294918701362,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20260923-092303.jpg?v=1790228657","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/an-absolutely-fabulous-piece-of-victorian-symbolism-this-exceptional-antique-gilt-brass-belt-buckle-takes-the-form-of-a-dramatic-coiled-serpent","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}