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18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example
18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example
18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example
18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example
18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example
18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example
18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example
18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example
18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example

18th century Georgian armorial fob seal carnelian gemstone excellent example

$ 578.16

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Main Stone: Carnelian
  • Brand: Fob seal
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    This is a superb Georgian gilt armorial fob seal, dating to the late 18th century. It is made from ormolu, gold gilded and set with a fiery red carnelian gemstone. The gem is expertly cut with an armorial "
    gules three rampant lions or
    " within a Rococo Scroll Border, with Shells, and a Large Lion Rampant, surmounting the entire crest. The seal is in excellent condition, though the gold gilding has worn in places.
    OBJECT:
    Fob Seal
    CULTURE:
    Georgian
    DATE:
    c. 1750 - 1800 AD
    MATERIAL
    :
    Ormolu
    SIZE:
    29mm x 22mm x 18mm
    WEIGHT:
    12.91 grams
    PROVENANCE:
    formerly in a private collection, Canada.
    This item is unconditionally guaranteed to be an antique original and to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request.