An exquisite antique Georgian intaglio fob from the early 19th Century set with a wonderful, carnelian seal with a hand carved profile of a gentleman in the centre.
Fobs were usually worn as a decorative accessory to go along with a pocket watch. The seal was used to stamp a person's signature or a sentimental message or image in sealing wax on important documents.
The seal is mounted in a domed 18ct gold mount with detailed floral engraving across the back. It’s a beautiful piece of Georgian history and has a large loop so it can be held on a thick guard chain as it would have been back in the day.
We recommend you insure for £1,200. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.
WEIGHT: 13.9 grams
MEASURES: Fob Height 32mm x Width 20mm - Face Height 20mm x Width 16mm x Depth 11mm
METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested)
STONES: Carnelian (14mm x 18mm)
AGE: Georgian. (Circa 1820)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 21-461
