Vintage Gold "Noah's Ark" Charm harlequin It's formed from a single

It's formed from a single length of thick gold wire

An unusual antique sapphire and diamond cluster ring dating from the turn of the 20th Century

and winds up to play the Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II (seemingly a very sped up version of the famous waltz)

within a three lobed frame

and the snakes harmlessly lick up the sweat from their heated cheeks

Vintage Gold "Noah's Ark" Charm harlequin It's formed from a singleDATE: Vintage, 1963 All afloat on Noah's boat An exceptional vintage gold charm pendant modelled after Noah's Ark with giraffe stood on the deck and the top hinged to reveal an elephant, camel, and horse inside. It's substantial, at over 9 grams in weight, and beautifully made with clear English hallmarks determining the year of production as 1963. MEASUREMENTS 2. 7 x 1. 9 x 1. 1cm WEIGHT 9. 2g MARKS English hallmarks for 9k gold, Birmingham 1963