Georgian Laurel Intaglio Seal Fob

Georgian Laurel Intaglio Seal FobAn unusual miniature Georgian seal fob dating from the early 19th century, circa 1910. The gold body is intricately carved, the elaborate foliate scroll work is (almost certainly deliberately) reminiscent of a classical dolphin, while the white chalcedony base is carved with an English heraldic crest I've never seen before: a laurel tree. The Georgian Regency era, officially 1811 1820, arguably saw the pinnacle of letter writing. The educated upper

Over 160 grams of solid silver

First recorded in the 17th century

Stone: Pearl and Ruby

signet ring mount - possibly salvaged from a fob and repurposed into a more wearable article

Marks: Unknown hallmark (Bull's Head)

She represented the 'civilised' and 'intellectual' side of war - the virtues of justice and skill - whereas Ares

it's been sized up slightly at some stage in its like

A breath-taking antique cluster ring dating from the first half of the 19th century

It's unusual in that the subject is not a specific deity or hero

It's crafted in 15 carat gold and set with grassy-green peridots and seed pearls

"Some particularly trendy ladies took it a step further

20ct Old European Cut Diamonds