Super quality antique English 9ct gold spinning seal fob hallmarked for 1899. The fob features a round bloodstone panel on one side and a carnelian panel on the other. The green bloodstone is well flecked with red throughout with the carnelian a deep rich shade of copper, difficult to pick up the wonderful coloring with the camera.
The top of the fob is adorned with a lovely decorative curb chain and a gold jump ring completes the piece. It would have originally been worn to decorate a gentleman's watch chain, but would equally make for a very attractive antique pendant. Gorgeous piece, an absolute classic!
MATERIALS: 9ct rose gold throughout.
GEMSTONE: Carnelian, Bloodstone.
MEASUREMENTS: Height 1-1/4" (32mm), width 5/8" (24mm).
DATE: Victorian, 1890's.
WEIGHT: 4.4 grams.
HALLMARKS: Stamped on the fob 9-375, Anchor for Birmingham, date letter 'Z' for 1899 and 'TA' makers mark. Also, stamped 9-375 on the chain at the top and the jump ring.
CONDITION: In excellent antique condition with minimal signs of wear and the stones with nary a scratch.
At Mercy Madge we offer distinctive and unique antique jewelry. Each piece is carefully hand selected by us, for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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