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Victorian 9ct Gold Roman Emperor Carnelian Signet Seal Fob
Millys Marvels
for sale €527     $572
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Victorian 9ct Gold Roman Emperor Carnelian Signet Seal Fob

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Millys Marvels
Description

A breath-taking Victorian intaglio seal. It is such a joy to be able to offer this seal - the holy grail in the world of antique jewellery. This antique intaglio seal is an amazingly beautiful piece steeped in history - the slab of fiery Carnelian is adorned with an intaglio, featuring a Roman Emperor. Once used to seal important documents, in the present-day, wax seal fobs make for unique pendants. This is an exquisite piece of Victorian jewellery which would be sure to take price of place in your jewellery collection.

This intaglio seal comes with a complimentary Milly's Marvel's logo gift box hand tied with ribbon.

DIMENSIONS FOB - 2.8cms x 2cms

WEIGHT - 8.3grams

HALLMARKS - N/A; Tests as 9ct Gold

ERA - Victorian (1837 - 1901)

CONDITION - This intaglio fob is offered in very good antique condition. Please carefully review photos for condition and feel free to ask any questions.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Millys Marvels has dated this Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob to the 1900s.

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SA1131504
Description
A breath-taking Victorian intaglio seal. It is such a joy to be able to offer this seal - the holy grail in the world of antique jewellery.
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This antique intaglio seal is an amazingly beautiful piece steeped in history - the slab of fiery Carnelian is adorned with an intaglio, featuring a Roman Emperor.
Millys Marvels

Once used to seal important documents, in the present-day, wax seal fobs make for unique pendants. This is an exquisite piece of Victorian jewellery which would be sure to take price of place in your jewellery collection.

fig 1. A circular Victorian 9ct gold fob seal set with a deep red carnelian gemstone featuring a carved classical profile intaglio.
fig 1. Victorian 9ct Gold Roman Emperor Carnelian Signet Seal Fob

This intaglio seal comes with a complimentary Milly's Marvel's logo gift box hand tied with ribbon.

DIMENSIONS FOB - 2.8cms x 2cms

WEIGHT - 8.3grams

HALLMARKS - N/A; Tests as 9ct Gold

ERA - Victorian (1837 - 1901)

CONDITION - This intaglio fob is offered in very good antique condition. Please carefully review photos for condition and feel free to ask any questions.

Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Millys Marvels has dated this Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131504
Millys Marvels
Millys Marvels
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2016
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A circular Victorian 9ct gold fob seal set with a deep red carnelian gemstone featuring a carved classical profile intaglio.
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Archive I A circular Victorian 9ct gold fob seal set with a deep red carnelian gemstone featuring a carved classical profile intaglio.

Victorian 9ct Gold Roman Emperor Carnelian Signet Seal Fob

Archive II A circular Victorian 9ct gold fob seal set with a deep red carnelian gemstone featuring a carved classical profile intaglio. View II
Archive III A circular Victorian 9ct gold fob seal set with a deep red carnelian gemstone featuring a carved classical profile intaglio. View III
Archive IV A circular Victorian 9ct gold fob seal set with a deep red carnelian gemstone featuring a carved classical profile intaglio. View IV
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Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
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A circular Victorian 9ct gold fob seal set with a deep red carnelian gemstone featuring a carved classical profile intaglio.
Victorian 9ct Gold Roman Emperor Carnelian Signet Seal Fob
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A circular Victorian 9ct gold fob seal set with a deep red carnelian gemstone featuring a carved classical profile intaglio.
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FAQs

A Victorian carnelian seal fob is a decorative desktop or pocket watch accessory featuring an engraved carnelian gemstone, historically used to impress a crest or classical motif into heated sealing wax on letters.

Victorian fobs were commonly constructed from 9ct, 12ct, or 15ct yellow gold, gold cased metals, and hardstones such as carnelian, bloodstone, onyx, and agate.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved intaglios showing minor wear from historic wax pressing, period-correct British hallmarks or fineness stamps on the mount, and hand-chased border detailing.

Antique seal fobs are frequently worn as statement neck pendants, suspended from heavy gold chains, attached to Albert swivel clasps, or integrated into charm necklaces.

Clean carnelian fobs using a soft microfibre cloth and warm water with mild detergent, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, or extreme thermal changes that could stress the natural stone.
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