Once used to impress a personal or family signature, antique wax seal fobs now make unique statement pendants, imbued with meaning. They look wonderful solo on a long or watch chain, and they make quite an impact when worn as a collection.

These two examples, circa early 19th century, work particularly well as large pendants.

Sold separately, chain shown not included.

(Fob A) The Lyre and the Dragon/Poetry and Power: Fine intaglio in carnelian of an ornate crest with dragons, surmounted by a fire breathing dragon, a symbol of power. The shank is adorned with 8 lyres, signifying poetry and music since ancient times. The large top loop is newly added, handmade of 14k yellow gold in NYC. Gold on the fob is that antique, slightly rose hue.

Unmarked.

14k gold, 9k gold (at the rim of the intaglio), carnelian.

Dimensions and weight:

●       34.8  mm long (at base)

●       26.7 mm wide  

●   49 mm tall (including loop) 

●    18.8 grams

(Fob B) The Fleur de Lis and the Snake/France and Eternity: Fine intaglio in carnelian of an ornate crest with fleur de lis, a symbol of France among other regions, surmounted by a fleur de lis entwined by a snake, an age-old symbol for many cultures with wide-ranging significance. The split ring is well-worn, but still shows traces of its original cross-hatched snake engraving. Gold is that antique, slightly rose hue.

Unmarked.

9k gold, carnelian.

Dimensions and weight:

●       32  mm long (at base)

●       27.2  mm wide  

●   49.4  mm tall (including split ring) 

●       18.3 grams (including split ring)

*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.

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