Downstairs at Grays: A set of Antique collectors Late Georgian Seals, depicting Intaglio designs associated with Admiral Lord Nelson. English. Circa 1810
Downstairs at Grays: A set of Antique collectors Late Georgian Seals, depicting Intaglio designs associated with Admiral Lord Nelson. English. Circa 1810
£6,750.00
Description
Details below of the two fine seals.
1. A finely worked Pinchbeck Fob / Seal, set with a beautiful "Madeira" Citrine, carved as an Intaglio with the portrait image of Lord Horatio Nelson. The ribbon detail carved in reverse with Nelson's motto "Faith.and.Works". The scrolling foliate casting rising to a deep bail, through which is attached the original Split Ring.
Pinchbeck was invented in the early 18th Century by Dr Christopher Pinchbeck (died 1732), a London clock-and watch-maker. Much favoured by his coach-travelling clientele, who wanted to wear alternatives to Gold, it continued to be made (by his descendants), up until the 1830's.
English,
Late Georgian, Circa 1810.
2. A fine 9 ct Yellow Gold (tested), swivel seal formed in three sections. The Carnelian seal with a finely engraved intaglio of Lord Horatio Nelson with the motto "Faith and Works". The second seal set with a Rock Crystal intaglio engraved with an image of Nelson's ship Victory. The third section forming a striker, to use for melting the wax.
Attached to the top loupe is the original split ring, tested 9ct Yellow Gold
Late Georgian, English
Circa 1820.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | British |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Condition | Consistent with age |
| Materials | Yellow Gold |
| Pinchbeck | |
| Main Gemstone | Citrine |
| Carat for Gold | 9 K |
| Secondary Gemstone | Carnelian |
Product REF: 5825
