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Antique Georgian William Shakespeare Intaglio Fob Seal Ring Rock Crystal
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Antique Georgian William Shakespeare Intaglio Fob Seal Ring Rock Crystal

1900 - 1920
Description

Antique Georgian fob seal features a deeply carved rock crystal intaglio. The transparent stone reveals a detailed profile portrait in relief when impressed into wax, depicting the playwright William Shakespeare. The mount is crafted from a warm-toned metal, possibly rose gold cased or gilt metal, exhibiting a rich, smooth finish with minor surface wear consistent with its age. The seal includes an ornate, open-work gallery with symmetrical scrolling foliate motifs, securing the circular base. The top loop is designed to accommodate a watch chain or ribbon.

Approximate Dimensions & Weight:

H: 2.7 x W: 2.4 cm

9.8 grams

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Bushells Antiques has dated this Georgian Shakespeare Intaglio Fob to the 1920s.

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Antique Georgian fob seal features a deeply carved rock crystal intaglio.
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The transparent stone reveals a detailed profile portrait in relief when impressed into wax, depicting the playwright William Shakespeare.
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The mount is crafted from a warm-toned metal, possibly rose gold cased or gilt metal, exhibiting a rich, smooth finish with minor surface wear consistent with its age. The seal includes an ornate, open-work gallery with symmetrical scrolling foliate motifs, securing the circular base. The top loop is designed to accommodate a watch chain or ribbon.

Approximate Dimensions & Weight:

H: 2.7 x W: 2.4 cm

9.8 grams

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Georgian Shakespeare Intaglio Fob to the 1920s.

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SA1195886
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An oval faceted rock crystal intaglio set in a gold bezel frame, carved with a profile portrait of William Shakespeare.
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Archive I An oval faceted rock crystal intaglio set in a gold bezel frame, carved with a profile portrait of William Shakespeare.

Antique Georgian William Shakespeare Intaglio Fob Seal Ring Rock Crystal

Archive II An oval faceted rock crystal intaglio set in a gold bezel frame, carved with a profile portrait of William Shakespeare. View II
Archive III An oval faceted rock crystal intaglio set in a gold bezel frame, carved with a profile portrait of William Shakespeare. View III
Archive IV An oval faceted rock crystal intaglio set in a gold bezel frame, carved with a profile portrait of William Shakespeare. View IV
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An oval faceted rock crystal intaglio set in a gold bezel frame, carved with a profile portrait of William Shakespeare.
Antique Georgian William Shakespeare Intaglio Fob Seal Ring Rock Crystal
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An oval faceted rock crystal intaglio set in a gold bezel frame, carved with a profile portrait of William Shakespeare.
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  • ObjectFob Seals
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialRock Crystal, Gold
  • ColourClear, Gold
  • MotifsProfile portrait carving, Faceted oval crystal, Bezel setting

This antique Georgian style fob seal ring contains a clear, transparent faceted oval rock crystal set inside a gold bezel frame. The stone features a detailed profile portrait carving of William Shakespeare in relief. The warm-toned metal mount displays a rich, smooth finish with minor surface wear, and includes an ornate open-work gallery with symmetrical scrolling foliate motifs around the circular base, along with a top loop designed for a watch chain or ribbon. Measuring H: 2.7 x W: 2.4 cm, the piece functions as a gentleman's library decorative accessory or personal seal. It sits on a desk or display shelf, or hangs from a chain as a pocket watch fob, bringing a classical literary motif to a traditional study or library interior.

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A Georgian intaglio fob seal is a pocket watch accessory or pendant featuring an carved gemstone, glass, or crystal design cut beneath the surface. Popular during the 18th and early 19th centuries, these pieces were used to stamp personalized wax seals on official correspondence and private letters.

Georgian fob seals were commonly crafted using gold, pinchbeck, silver, or bronze frames holding hardstones such as rock crystal, carnelian, chalcedony, bloodstone, and agate. Glass paste was also frequently used to recreate classical and literary portrait profiles.

Authentic Georgian intaglios display hand-carved details with subtle surface wear, correct era metal mountings such as closed-back or swivel bezel settings, and evidence of hand tooling rather than modern machine precision under magnification.

Antique fob seals are frequently converted into wearable pendants by attaching them to modern or antique gold chains. They can also be worn in clustered charm necklaces, attached to Albert watch chains, or displayed in collectors shadow boxes and curio cabinets.

Rock crystal intaglios should be cleaned gently using warm water, mild liquid soap, and a soft-bristled brush to clear dust from carved recesses. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, and extreme thermal shock which can compromise quartz inclusions or metal settings.
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