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Georgian "RSVP" Chalcedony Intaglio Fob Pendant

$1,200.00

Georgian "RSVP" Chalcedony Intaglio Fob Pendant

$1,200.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1820

RSVP... Répondez, s'il vous plaît. We've all received one! This charming Georgian fob is intaglio carved with the French phrase at the base, and is modelled from a carved piece of chalcedony. There is no doubt that this was used to seal invitations for for party/social events, and it features a chequered diamond shape in the centre, with 15k rosey gold fittings to the top. Dates to circa 1820. 

STONES 

Chalcedony 

MEASUREMENTS 

Length: 2.9cm

Base: 2.1 x 1.7cm

WEIGHT 

5.78g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold 

CONDITION 

Very good 

Georgian Georgian