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Georgian Chalcedony Hourglass Charm "Tempora Mutantur"

Georgian Chalcedony Hourglass Charm "Tempora Mutantur"

$1,000.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1820

A cool Georgian hourglass charm/pendant dating from the early 19th Century, circa 1820. The bulbs are carved from a single piece of chalcedony, with the words "Time trieth" (time tries) and "Tempora Mutantur" (times are changed) - the latter an abbreviation of the adage: "Times are changed; we, too, are changed within them". It's crafted in 15 karat gold and remains in great condition.

STONES 

Chalcedony

MEASUREMENTS 

1.8 x 1.0cm

WEIGHT 

3.1g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION 

Very good

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