Fine Jewellery - Day 1 - 9th December 2020

Lot 305

An early 19th century bloodstone intaglio-mounted fobseal

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1400

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Description

An early 19th century bloodstone intaglio-mounted fobseal, the intaglio depicting Asclepius holding a snake, with Latin inscription 'Labor Ipse Voluptas' (Labour is a joy in itself), intaglio 2.7cm high, seal 3cm high