A group of three 19th-century seal fobs; including a rock cr...

Hammer

£240

A group of three 19th-century seal fobs; including a rock crystal three-sided swivel fob seal, one of the sides engraved with an intaglio depicting a bust of Selene, the second panel depicting ivy vine entwined around a tree stump, along with 'Je Meurs Ou Je M'Attache' (I die where I attach myself), the last panel centred with the crest of Earl Ligonier, a demi-lion rampant, along with motto 'Quo Fata Vocant' (Whither the fates call); with another three-sided swivel fob seal in smoky quartz, engraved with initials of Lady Davy (Jane Davy), to a gilt foliate mount; lastly comprising a faceted and stylised rock crystal with applied decorations and garnet accents, the oval seal engraved with initials AEF (?) on an oval cartouche suspending from a ribbon and elaborated floral garlands. (3) There are multiple chips and nibbles on the rock crystal swivel fob seal; smoky quartz fob seal in great condition considering age; the rock crystal and garnet seal has gemstone missing and damage in mount.