Georgian "All or Nothing" Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant

$2,050.00

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Georgian "All or Nothing" Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant

$2,050.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1780

This charming fob dates from the Georgian period, circa 1780 and set with a chalcedony intaglio seal depicting a cherub and heart with the words "Tout Ou Rien". This translates from French to to "All or Nothing", a lovely expression- you can have all my love or nothing at all... The body features an open interior and is crafted in 15k yellow gold throughout. Cherubs or angels were often used in antique jewellery, as symbols of innocence and spirituality but also seen as Cupid. Known to the Greeks as Eros, the handsome god of love.

STONES

Chalcedony

MEASUREMENTS

2.9 x 2.1cm

Base: 2.1 x 1.7cm

WEIGHT

5.6g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION

Very good