A fine quality antique solid 9ct gold & chrysoprase antique fob pendant.
This is quite a large size fob and beautifully elegant in a neoclassical Etruscan design with carved lozenge motifs and scrolls, a style typical of the early Victorian era. The base is set with a rectangular cut deep glossy chrysoprase stone seal that is left uncarved. Chrysoprase was a very popular gemstone in Victorian jewellery, it was thought to attract love and prosperity. Traditionally worn on a pocket watch chain these delightful antique fobs make for very attractive necklace pendants.
We have added a new 18" (46cm) gold vermeil (gold plated sterling silver) belcher chain for wear as a pendant. Our chains are manufactured in Italy, they are high quality and fully hallmarked. With its elegant round links the belcher or rolo chain is one of the most enduring antique chain styles still available today, perfect for wear with these fobs.
MATERIALS: 9 carat yellow gold, acid tested.
GEMSTONE: chrysoprase (green chalcedony), Presidium tested, measuring 18x14mm
MEASUREMENTS: Height 1 - 1/4" (30mm) including bale and 1" wide (25mm)
DATE: Victorian, circa 1840
WEIGHT: 6.4 grams (fob weight only)
HALLMARKS: Stamped with a double strike that is difficult to read 'A.M 9C' and we have acid tested it to double check that it is 9ct gold
CONDITION: In excellent antique condition with expected signs of careful wear and age but no real flaws and the stone free of cracks or chipping.
This is quite a large size fob and beautifully elegant in a neoclassical Etruscan design with carved lozenge motifs and scrolls, a style typical of the early Victorian era. The base is set with a rectangular cut deep glossy chrysoprase stone seal that is left uncarved. Chrysoprase was a very popular gemstone in Victorian jewellery, it was thought to attract love and prosperity. Traditionally worn on a pocket watch chain these delightful antique fobs make for very attractive necklace pendants.
We have added a new 18" (46cm) gold vermeil (gold plated sterling silver) belcher chain for wear as a pendant. Our chains are manufactured in Italy, they are high quality and fully hallmarked. With its elegant round links the belcher or rolo chain is one of the most enduring antique chain styles still available today, perfect for wear with these fobs.
MATERIALS: 9 carat yellow gold, acid tested.
GEMSTONE: chrysoprase (green chalcedony), Presidium tested, measuring 18x14mm
MEASUREMENTS: Height 1 - 1/4" (30mm) including bale and 1" wide (25mm)
DATE: Victorian, circa 1840
WEIGHT: 6.4 grams (fob weight only)
HALLMARKS: Stamped with a double strike that is difficult to read 'A.M 9C' and we have acid tested it to double check that it is 9ct gold
CONDITION: In excellent antique condition with expected signs of careful wear and age but no real flaws and the stone free of cracks or chipping.