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Georgian Honey Agate Classic Fob Seal | 
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Brand: The Three Graces
Category: Jewelry
Buy New: $2,350.00
Memorabilia: No
ASIN: B0013OWP6Y
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Design in the 18th and 19th century took a turn towards a renewal of interest in ancient Greek and Roman styles. As a reaction to the over-the-top opulence of the composition of rococo and baroque, it was a relief to return to the simplicity, symmetry and order of the Greco-Romans. An intaglio has been superbly carved into the surface of a honey agate stone. Classically rendered, it is the profile of a man, possibly Socrates. The intaglio has been set into a 10k solid rose gold bezel. A palmate leaf motif has been placed within modified oval shapes appointed with reeded accents. Substantial and august in weight with a smooth and tactile feel. In excellent condition the fob measures 1-5/8 inches (4.1 cm) in length including the rigid "O? fitting by 1-1/6 inches (2.7 cm) in width including the small gold surround. Weight of 17.1 grams. Late date rose gold moveable "O? fitting added. Circa 1790 ? 1800 and is English in origin. Scale of fob is large to very large. Scarce example.
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