Victorian "Fortune Favours the Bold" Dog Fob Pendant

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Victorian "Fortune Favours the Bold" Dog Fob Pendant

$2,200.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c. 1840

A cool antique seal fob pendant set with a gorgeous bloodstone base, intaglio carved with the "Fortes Fortuna Juvat" loosely translating from Latin to "Fortune Favours the Bold". Carved in the centre is a greyhound, symbolising a person of courage, vigilance, and loyalty. The fob is topped with a gold greyhound, with a beautifully detailed ornate base. It's crafted in 15k gold, and dates from the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

STONES

Bloodstone Agate

MEASUREMENTS

Base: 1.2 x 1.4cm

Fob: 1.9 x 1.4cm

WEIGHT

2.99g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION

Very good