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Georgian Rebus Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant

Georgian Rebus Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant

$400.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1820

A cool Georgian seal fob dating from the early 19th Century. The base is set with an intaglio carved rock crystal panel (over red foil) featuring a rebus puzzle: "Can You Keep A Secret", the first two words substituted by objects, a can and a yew tree.

STONES 

Rock Crystal 

MEASUREMENTS 

Height: 2.5cm

Base: 1.8 x 1.6cm

WEIGHT 

6.6g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as pinchbeck

CONDITION 

Good, some general wear commensurate with age

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