Circa 1840, this aristocratic Georgian/Victorian fob seal pendant is made in sumptuous 18ct buttery yellow gold. An impressively large size it is bursting in ornate neoclassical decoration with deep grooving and a fluted column and regal crown at the top.
The base is set in a semi-translucent Carnelian in a glowing orangey red. The gemstone is engraved in the most incredible coat of arms intaglio: an armorial shield has a boar inside with a wolf's head perched on the top. A ribbon banner underneath is engraved in a Latin inscription that reads " Suo Marte", roughly translated this means "independently, by his own efforts/strengths". Steeped in historical wonder, this piece really makes us ponder who might have owned such an impressive fob seal!
A fabulous collector's piece with so much history to explore this luxurious gold fob pendant will look incredible paired with a substantial gold chain to match its stature and character!
MATERIALS: 18ct yellow gold
GEMSTONE: Carnelian, tested with a Presidium Gem Tester
MEASUREMENTS: 1-3/8" (3.5cm) tall, base 23mm x 20.5mm
DATE: late Georgian/early Victorian, circa 1840
WEIGHT: 13.6 grams
HALLMARKS: none, acid tested and confirmed as solid 18ct gold
CONDITION: in beautiful antique condition belying a 200+ age, the Carnelian intaglio seal is still as good as the day it was carved and it turns out a wonderfully well defined impression. Please note the chain shown is not included with purchase.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. Each piece is hand selected with you in mind and we rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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Materials: 18ct Gold, Carnelian.