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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