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Antique Carnelian Mother Bird Intaglio Gold Cased Fob Seal Pendant | Georgian Victorian
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Antique Carnelian Mother Bird Intaglio Gold Cased Fob Seal Pendant | Georgian Victorian

19th century
Description

This captivating piece showcases a meticulously crafted carnelian intaglio depicting a mother bird on a nest, a true collector's find. With its intricate details and timeless gold casing, this fob showcases fine craftsmanship and the beauty of nature.

Originally used to seal the wax of a letter, this would now look great worn as a pendant or charm.

Add a touch of history and sophistication to your collection with this extraordinary antique treasure.

METAL

Gold Cased

STONES

Carnelian

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.1cm x 1.5cm

Intaglio measures 1.2cm x 0.9cm

WEIGHT

3.74 grams

CONDITION

This rare antique fob remains in excellent condition. With very little wear to the gold casing, this fob has been very well preserved. The intaglio is undamaged and leaves a crisp impression in wax.

Item Number - SD1138

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Carnelian Intaglio Fob Seal to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242594
Dealers Internal Reference
SD1138
Description
This captivating piece showcases a meticulously crafted carnelian intaglio depicting a mother bird on a nest, a true collector's find.
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With its intricate details and timeless gold casing, this fob showcases fine craftsmanship and the beauty of nature.
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fig 1. An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount.
fig 1. Antique Carnelian Mother Bird Intaglio Gold Cased Fob Seal Pendant | Georgian Victorian

Originally used to seal the wax of a letter, this would now look great worn as a pendant or charm.

Add a touch of history and sophistication to your collection with this extraordinary antique treasure.

fig 2. An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount.
fig 2. Antique Carnelian Mother Bird Intaglio Gold Cased Fob Seal Pendant | Georgian Victorian

METAL

Gold Cased

STONES

Carnelian

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.1cm x 1.5cm

Intaglio measures 1.2cm x 0.9cm

WEIGHT

3.74 grams

CONDITION

This rare antique fob remains in excellent condition. With very little wear to the gold casing, this fob has been very well preserved. The intaglio is undamaged and leaves a crisp impression in wax.

Item Number - SD1138

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Carnelian Intaglio Fob Seal to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242594
Dealers Internal Ref
SD1138
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 oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount.

Antique Carnelian Mother Bird Intaglio Gold Cased Fob Seal Pendant | Georgian Victorian

Archive II An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View II
Archive III An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View III
Archive IV An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View IV
Archive V An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View V
Archive VI An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View VI
Archive VII An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View VII
Archive VIII An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View VIII
Archive IX An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View IX
Archive X An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View X
Archive XI An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount. View XI
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Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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9 Dalton Square
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Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount.
Antique Carnelian Mother Bird Intaglio Gold Cased Fob Seal Pendant | Georgian Victorian
Ref: SA1242594
An oval reddish carnelian gemstone intaglio carved with a mother bird and nest motif, held in a gold-cased bezel mount.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFob Seals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCarnelian, Gold Cased
  • ColourRed, Gold
  • MotifsBird motif, Intaglio carving, Bezel setting, Oval form

FAQs

A fob seal is a decorative personal accessory historically worn attached to a pocket watch chain, designed to press a raised or engraved emblem into warm wax to secure and verify correspondence.

Georgian fob seals were typically constructed using carved hardstones such as carnelian, agate, bloodstone, or chalcedony, mounted within solid gold, gold-cased metal, or sterling silver surrounds.

Authentic antique intaglios display microscopic tool marks, slight asymmetry, and depth variation from hand-engraving, contrasting with the smooth, uniform surface of modern glass or plastic reproductions.

Antique fob seals are frequently repurposed as neck pendants by threading the top bail onto contemporary gold chains, or attached as focal charms on charm bracelets.

Clean the gemstone and setting gently using a soft brush and lukewarm soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, or extreme temperature shifts that could damage gold casing or natural quartz.
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