Antique Georgian rolled gold, carnelian deer & olive branch intaglio fob
Title: Antique Georgian rolled gold, carnelian deer/fawn & olive branch intaglio fob
c. 1800
Description: Lovely Georgian carnelian intaglio wax seal of a deer or fawn head holding an olive branch. In heraldry, the deer symbolizes peace and harmony, so it's no surprise they carry an olive branch (also symbolic of an offering of peace) in their mouth.
Fob weight: 4.54g
Stone dimensions: 15.5mm x 13.5mm
Fob dimensions: 17.2mm x 15.4mm; 22.85mm including bale
Hallmarks: None
Condition: Wonderful antique condition with some wear to the rolled gold, commensurate with age. Stone appears free from any cracks or chips.
Title: Antique Georgian rolled gold, carnelian deer/fawn & olive branch intaglio fob
c. 1800
Description: Lovely Georgian carnelian intaglio wax seal of a deer or fawn head holding an olive branch. In heraldry, the deer symbolizes peace and harmony, so it's no surprise they carry an olive branch (also symbolic of an offering of peace) in their mouth.
Fob weight: 4.54g
Stone dimensions: 15.5mm x 13.5mm
Fob dimensions: 17.2mm x 15.4mm; 22.85mm including bale
Hallmarks: None
Condition: Wonderful antique condition with some wear to the rolled gold, commensurate with age. Stone appears free from any cracks or chips.
Title: Antique Georgian rolled gold, carnelian deer/fawn & olive branch intaglio fob
c. 1800
Description: Lovely Georgian carnelian intaglio wax seal of a deer or fawn head holding an olive branch. In heraldry, the deer symbolizes peace and harmony, so it's no surprise they carry an olive branch (also symbolic of an offering of peace) in their mouth.
Fob weight: 4.54g
Stone dimensions: 15.5mm x 13.5mm
Fob dimensions: 17.2mm x 15.4mm; 22.85mm including bale
Hallmarks: None
Condition: Wonderful antique condition with some wear to the rolled gold, commensurate with age. Stone appears free from any cracks or chips.
