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Antique Sardonyx 9ct Gold Ladder, Key & Heart Fob Seal Pendant
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Antique Sardonyx 9ct Gold Ladder, Key & Heart Fob Seal Pendant

19th century
Sold 11 October 2024 · Lancastrian Jewellers
This “Antique Sardonyx 9ct Gold Ladder, Key & Heart Fob Seal Pendant” found a buyer.

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Description

Here, we have a pretty cool seal fob for all the romantics! This beautiful pendant has a very unusual detail on the top of the fob featuring a ladder, key and heart. It is a wonderful love token that the Victorians were so fond of. Such pieces like this one have secret messages. This says,” I have a key and will climb the ladder to your heart and unlock it”.

Fobs were popular during the Georgian and Victorian eras and were used to seal the wax of a letter.

This fob dates to the late Victorian era and would look great worn as a pendant with your favourite chain!

METAL

9ct Gold

STONES

Sardonyx

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.5cm x 1.4cm including bail

Base measures 1.2cm across

WEIGHT

2.0 grams

CONDITION

This antique gold fob pendant is in very good condition for its age and has some light wear. The unique ladder, heart, and key details are damage-free, with only some light patina. The stone is beautiful, smooth, and free from chips or surface wear.

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this 9ct Gold Fob Seal to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1088275
Dealers Internal Reference
SD386
Description
Here, we have a pretty cool seal fob for all the romantics! This beautiful pendant has a very unusual detail on the top of the fob featuring a ladder, key and heart. It is a wonderful love token that the Victorians were so fond of. Such pieces like this one have secret messages. This says,” I have a key and will climb the ladder to your heart and unlock it”.
fig 1. An antique 9-carat gold watch fob seal featuring a ladder, key, and heart motif above a sardonyx base.
fig 1. Antique Sardonyx 9ct Gold Ladder, Key & Heart Fob Seal Pendant

Fobs were popular during the Georgian and Victorian eras and were used to seal the wax of a letter.

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This fob dates to the late Victorian era and would look great worn as a pendant with your favourite chain!.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 2. An antique 9-carat gold watch fob seal featuring a ladder, key, and heart motif above a sardonyx base.
fig 2. Antique Sardonyx 9ct Gold Ladder, Key & Heart Fob Seal Pendant

METAL

9ct Gold

STONES

Sardonyx

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.5cm x 1.4cm including bail

Base measures 1.2cm across

WEIGHT

2.0 grams

CONDITION

This antique gold fob pendant is in very good condition for its age and has some light wear. The unique ladder, heart, and key details are damage-free, with only some light patina. The stone is beautiful, smooth, and free from chips or surface wear.

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this 9ct Gold Fob Seal to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088275
Dealers Internal Ref
SD386
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I An antique 9-carat gold watch fob seal featuring a ladder, key, and heart motif above a sardonyx base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive IX An antique 9-carat gold watch fob seal featuring a ladder, key, and heart motif above a sardonyx base. View IX
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LA1 1WD
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An antique 9-carat gold watch fob seal featuring a ladder, key, and heart motif above a sardonyx base.
Antique Sardonyx 9ct Gold Ladder, Key & Heart Fob Seal Pendant
Ref: SA1088275
An antique 9-carat gold watch fob seal featuring a ladder, key, and heart motif above a sardonyx base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPendants & Charms
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Sardonyx
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHeart motif, Key motif, Ladder motif, Engraved base

FAQs

A fob seal is a small ornamental pendant historically attached to a pocket watch ribbon or chain, often featuring an engraved matrix used for stamping wax seals on correspondence.

Victorian watch fobs were frequently constructed from 9-carat or 15-carat gold, sterling silver, rolled gold, and set with semi-precious hardstones such as sardonyx, carnelian, bloodstone, and agate.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate hallmarks, hand-engraved details, natural gemstone matrices without synthetic backing, and appropriate physical wear consistent with age.

Antique fob seals can be suspended from a modern heavy gold chain to be worn as a pendant necklace, or integrated into a charm bracelet as a statement centrepiece.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and warm soapy water, avoiding harsh chemical dips or ultrasonic cleaners that may damage delicate settings or soft gemstones like sardonyx.
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