1900s French Art Nouveau Arrow & Serpent Brooch

This is an Art Nouveau brooch from France, circa 1900s. Crafted from gold-filled metal, it is adorned with a serpent's head inlaid with glass stones. Jewelry from the Art Nouveau period drew inspiration from nature, excelling in detailed depictions of lively flora and fauna. This brooch is designed as an arrow entwined by a coiling serpent. The snake's body flows dynamically, covered in intricate scales. Its head is delicately rendered with complete eye and mouth details, embellished with red glass stones. The scale patterns exhibit a more angular, geometric design. In addition to the lifelike serpent, the arrow is also exquisitely detailed, with a sharp, well-defined arrowhead contrasting with the finely textured, delicate lines of the fletching, suggesting the soft, resilient nature of feathers. In the language of jewelry, the serpent often symbolizes love, while the arrow carries powerful connotations of momentum and forward progress. The combination of these elements signifies a couple moving steadfastly forward in love, making this a romantic piece of exceptional craftsmanship and design. The overall condition is good, with normal signs of oxidation and wear commensurate with its age. The back bears an "FIX" imprint. The arrowhead shows a few minor dents, and the pin has been replaced. As a century-old antique, it is not in pristine, new condition. Origin: France Year: 1900s Material: Gold-filled Gemstone: Glass stone Dimensions: 5.3x0.9 cm Condition: Overall good condition, with normal oxidation and signs of wear. The back has an "FIX" imprint, the arrowhead has a few minor dents, and the pin has been replaced. This is a century-old antique and not a brand new item. Important Purchase Information: Antique jewelry refers to pieces that are "over a hundred years old." Items less than a century old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Xiang Cheng Antique Jewelry will be accompanied by a brand certificate detailing the era, materials, and other specifics of the piece. We offer a full refund if the item does not match the certificate. Prior to sale, each item's condition is meticulously documented using photographic equipment to ensure customers are fully aware of any flaws or signs of wear. These photographs form part of the product description. Therefore, customers are urged to carefully consider their purchase intent before checkout. Once payment is completed, due to the unique nature of our products, we regret that we cannot accept returns or exchanges for any reason, including minor flaws or wear. We kindly ask customers to reconfirm their purchase decision before checkout to avoid any disputes. Shipping Methods: Enjoy complimentary shipping on any jewelry purchase to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. Within Taiwan, all items will be sent via registered post by the post office. If registered mail is inconvenient, please specify store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart) in your order and provide the store name or code. For Hong Kong and Macau, all shipments will be via SF Express.