Georgian "Thought Of You" Rebus Seal Fob Pendant

Enquire or Hold

Georgian "Thought Of You" Rebus Seal Fob Pendant

$700.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1820

A sweet Georgian seal fob set with a carnelian rebus intaglio panel in the base. It depicts a pansy beneath the words "a vous", meaning in this case "thought of you" (in French the word for pansy is pensée, meaning thought). The fob itself is ornately engraved with the floral and foliate motifs popularly employed during this era.

For more info on pansies, and their use in sentimental jewellery of the time read our blog post here.

STONES

Carnelian

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 2.1cm

Base: 1.3 x 1.2cm

WEIGHT

3.6g

MARKS

No marks present, gold filled construction

CONDITION

Very good, some light wear commensurate with age