Georgian Stag Intaglio Seal Fob

Georgian Stag Intaglio Seal FobCool Georgian seal fob with a silver rococo inspired frame holding a carnelian intaglio panel that depicts an English heraldic emblem: a stag, couped. Couped, meaning it's cut off at the neck in heraldry parlance. It dates from the very early 19th century, circa 1800, and somewhat remarkably remains in perfect working condition. Stick it on the end of your pocket watch chain (or, perhaps more likely, your necklace chain) and seal some letters with

Stones: Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & Old Mine Cut Diamonds (total diamond weight approx

Chunky gold cuban link chain dating from the 1970s

and the stones didn't become commercially viable until around 1905 when we find the first lab-grown sapphires and rubies in high-end jewellery

Ever the dutiful son

The band is formed from 18 carat yellow gold with a rich

light wear / patina consistent with age

or perhaps more likely an early form of plastic as the colour is off-white with a greenish tint

into killing another

Marks: Stamped 9CT and MADE IN ENGLAND

English import marks)

The dog is beautifully worked in the naturalistic style

Incredible Georgian spinner fob comprising three agate intaglio carvings of cupid-eros