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Georgian Rock Crystal "Virtue Is Greater Than Splendour" Shamrock Fob

Georgian Rock Crystal "Virtue Is Greater Than Splendour" Shamrock Fob

$1,700.00


Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1820

 An excellent Georgian seal fob pendant set with a rock crystal intaglio carving in the base. The crystal is mounted over foil, increasing its brilliance and brightness, and it's carved with a heraldic crest and the motto "Major Virtus Quam Splendor", which translates as "Virtue is greater than splendour", quite a lovely motto if you ask me... 

It's crafted in 15k gold throughout with a large shamrock motif, an Irish symbol that grows all over Ireland and is believed to bring  luck. While researching, I found the Ballie family crests, which originate from all over the UK, including Ireland. Dates from the Georgian period, circa 1820. 

STONES 

Rock Crystal

MEASUREMENTS 

3.8 x 2.9cm

Base: 2.9 x 2.4cm

WEIGHT 

 25.5g

MARKS 

 No marks present, tests as 15k gold 

CONDITION 

 Very good, light wear commensurate with age 

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