Antique Georgian Mother Of Pearl Intaglio Fob And Chain Pinchbeck Gold Gilt Coral (Dated 1897)

(Dated 1897)

It was likely cherished and held close by a Victorian woman awaiting the safe return of a loved one

or a lock of hair as was traditionally the case

curved band is all solid 18ct gold and complete with clear Birmingham hallmarks within the band

with a lovely weight and bright yellow gold bloom

Antique Georgian Mother Of Pearl Intaglio Fob And Chain Pinchbeck Gold Gilt Coral (Dated 1897)A grand antique Georgian cable chain adorned with a large fob pendant with ornate, foliate motifs chased across both sides along with depictions of foxhounds on the base and a shimmering mother of pearl intaglio underneath, carved with the profile of a bearded man. Both are fashioned in pinchbeck and gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold. Fob pendants were originally worn alongside a gentlemans pocket watch and often featured an intaglio seal underneath