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Georgian Bird Cage Seal Pendant

Georgian Bird Cage Seal Pendant

$1,200.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1820

A cool and unusual Georgian seal pendant dating from the 1820s. It's modelled as a bird cage, complete with enamelled parrot perched on a hoop inside. The base features an onyx panel, currently uncarved but intended to hold and intaglio seal to make an imprint in wax. It's modelled in 15k gold throughout, and remains in good condition.

MEASUREMENTS 

2.7 x 1.6cm (not including bail)

WEIGHT 

3.3g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION 

Very good, some general wear commensurate with age and use

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