Georgian "Thought Of You" Rebus Seal Fob Pendant gilt metal 35ct old mine cut diamond

35ct old mine cut diamond in a claw mount and with scalloped "petals" behind

An interesting late Victorian period Russian ring crafted from steel that has been given a dark blue tint

and signed John on the back

The craftsmanship is exceptional

tiny viewing lens that displays a series of photographs depicting popular tourist spots in Swanage

Georgian "Thought Of You" Rebus Seal Fob Pendant gilt metal 35ct old mine cut diamondDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A sweet Georgian seal fob set with a carnelian rebus intaglio panel in the base. It depicts a pansy beneath the words "a vous", meaning in this case "thought of you" (in French the word for pansy is pense, meaning thought). The fob itself is ornately engraved with the floral and foliate motifs popularly employed during this era. For more info on pansies, and their use in sentimental jewellery of the time read our blog post