Fine Jewellery - 30th October 2024
Lot 178
Two fob seals, early 19th century, one set with an amethyst intaglio depicting cupid on a butterfly
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £353
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Description
Two fob seals, early 19th century, one set with an amethyst intaglio depicting cupid on a butterfly beneath the motto 'Je M'y Fie' ('I trust it'), to a gold mount of neoclassical design; and another set with a moulded red glass intaglio, also depicting Cupid on a butterfly, in a varicoloured gold mount decorated with roses and pears, tallest 2.4cm, amethyst intaglio 1.1 x 1.3cm