Description:

Western Europe, Neoclassical / Georgian, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. This is a lovely carnelian intaglio featuring a classical woman, set into a 61.44% (equivalent to 14K+) gold bezel as a fob seal. The woman's bust is deeply engraved in profile, facing right, with an elaborate braided coiffure that sweeps her hair atop her head like a turban. She has a slender neck and a straight, Grecian nose, her shoulders are covered with the folds of classical style garments. The ovoid stone is set in an open back bezel that is supported by a scrolling Georgian handle surmounted by a suspension ring. Fob seals were worn on watch fobs as accessories for gentlemen- while they were sometimes used to sign documents, they were often purely decorative. The flamboyant style of men's accessories died down during the latter half of 19th century, having been replaced with the austere watch chains of the Victorian era. Size (intaglio face): 1." L x 0.85" W (2.5 cm x 2.2 cm); (handle): 1" L x 0.75" W (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm); gold quality: 61.44% (equivalent to 14K+); weight: 9.6 grams

Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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  • Condition: Intaglio is intact and excellent. Minor chips to suspension ring surface and tiny nicks to bezel rim. Cleanable patina and dark toning on gold areas.

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