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Antique Intaglio Fob Seal Pendant in 18k Gold with Carved Carnelian - Sword with Severed Heads!
$ 1,332.00 $ 1,480.00
Okay, so I have to admit that I only just now realized that this fob is really quite gruesome! I was looking at it closely and trying to discover some tidbit of information about the heraldry of its carving and I realized that the sword was quite bumpy. Hmm… ‘a bumpy sword, that’s odd’, I thought and so I got out my good jewelers loupe and turned on the brightest light in the room and took a look. Oh my, those bumps are heads! I never did discover it’s meaning (if you know it, won’t you tell me?), but I admit to loving it just a little bit more for it’s outright message! Off with their heads! Yikes!
This wonderful intaglio carved fob seal is kind of ridiculously fabulous. It has a gorgeous and heavy 18 karat gold case that is at once classic and contemporary, it has that velvety feel that only old gold can achieve (especially 18 karat old gold!). This fob is set with a highly polished, beautifully carved and bezel edged piece of carnelian in a bright orange/red hue. This piece would make a gorgeous pendant on a sturdy gold chain (20 inches or so would be perfect), it would also make a wonderful watch fob, it's original use, if you have a watch that needs one. The fob measures 35 mm from top to bottom and is 17 mm across, the carnelian itself measures 15 mm across, it weighs 12.6 grams. Made in England (perhaps? most likely) around 1850 or perhaps a bit earlier.
Lost in history, bound in myth. That’s what I always think when come across very old things like this fantastic carved intaglio seal. If only it could talk, the tales that it would tell!
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
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His guests were gathered around him in the library, listening to his addicting stories, tales full of wonder. He would tell of long dry African safaris and escaping lionesses. He would tell of riding energetic elephants in the rain in Thailand. She was small enough to hide behind the settee, so she could watch her father speak. She could survey the crowd as they gasped and ooh-ed and ahh-ed. When her father would leave on his long business trips, he would write to her. She would check the mail every morning, looking for the envelope with her name, closed with a giant wax seal made by a carnelian fob, with stories of adventures inside.
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I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
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I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with anything you purchase. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
