Jewellery - 25th July 2013
Lot 1340
An early 19th Century musical fob seal in the form of a crown. Set overall with rubies
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1900
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Description
An early 19th Century musical fob seal in the form of a crown. Set overall with rubies, pearls and diamonds on a textured gold mount. Surmounted with a diamond set cross to each side with green guilloche enamel 'velvet' interior. The musical movement with horizontal pinned disc rotating against two blued steel combs to produce eleven notes. 2.1cm wide at base.
Provenance:
Sold on behalf of the executors of The Hon. Mary Anna Marten (deceased) of Crichel House, Dorset.