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Antique Gold Cased Lyre Seal Fob, Large, Chalcedony, Victorian

About the Item

You can't go wrong with a beautiful antique seal fob, this heavy and substantial antique gold cased seal fob is a real versatile beauty. Made from 9kt yellow gold cased metal, possibly low grade silver, early Victorian era, it has an elaborate design with a well crafted lyre top and a chunky chased and engraved base with acanthus leaves overlapping one another. The base is set with a cool white Chalcedony, the matrix, carved with initials in gothic script, possibly AW. This beautiful antique seal has a chunky gold plated jump ring attached so is ready to be hung from your favourite antique chain necklace or Albert chain. This is such a lovely elaborate example with the lyre top, very nicely designed with lots of fine detailing and is a large sized fob. Marks and era: Unmarked, 19th century, c1850s, Victorian era, tests as 9ct gold plated / cased, some areas testing as low grade 900 silver Condition: Good used condition overall, signs of use and wear commensurate with age, light wear, some silver coloured metal showing on the corners / edges Approx measurements: 1" height / length 0.80" width at the base 0.60" depth at the base Weighs approx 16.04 grams Any questions or queries please contact us. FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.
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    5524 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.8 in (20.32 mm)Depth: 0.6 in (15.24 mm)Length: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    C1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    NEWARK, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 55241stDibs: LU2346218291692

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