Very excited to acquire this rare antique double headed snake ring with hidden Bramah key.

This substantial ring is designed as a pair of snakes intertwined around a large circular turquoise in a plain gold setting

The snakes have friendly faces and rose cut diamond eyes.

Turn the ring upside down and you will find it's secret - a hinged Bramah key!

Joseph Bramah patented his high-security lock in 1784, and its multi-shafted key became a byword for safety.

In the Victorian period rare miniature versions were concealed in lockets and as here underneath rings.

The ring swivels out so that you can open your box of jewelry or important documents,

weighs - 14.63g

measures - 22.3mm north south. Shank - 5.4mm wide at back

Turq about 10mm diameter

Key - 12.8mm long

size - 6 but can be sized

English circa 1840

Gold 15-18 carat

Condition - good antique condition, key a little bit loose but i can get it tightened up