Georgian Rebus Intaglio Seal Fob "Time is on the Wing"

Georgian Rebus Intaglio Seal Fob "Time is on the Wing"Gorgeous Regency period seal fob in 15 carat gold with deeply carved floral motifs decorating the body and a rebus puzzle seal set into the base. The puzzle is thus: is on the Which translates to: Time is on the Wing. An ancient adage rooted in Roman and Renaissance literature. Tempus fugit, "time flies" (or more literally, "time flees") from Virgil's Georgics serves as a poetic reminder that we should make the most of our time since it, invariably,

and amethyst it's an excellent example of the style

all things considered

hand made with faceted exterior

becoming "the symbol of the romantic imagination" according to Keats

and they wrap around the finger to form an unending band that signifies eternity

It was made in England in the 1930s

The trophy looks like a suit of armour on a pole

built in 18ct yellow gold with clip backs and owl import marks indicating they were retailed in France

Utterly charming antique heart padlock in 15 carat gold

and that the gold is something of an unusual fineness: 800 parts per 1000

*RESERVED* A true classic needs no explanation

Cute-as-a-button miniature Victorian locket with finely-detailed gold ivy leaves over a pool of turquoise enamel