Georgian Liberty Bloodstone Seal Fob fobs with deeply chased abstract embellishment

with deeply chased abstract embellishment

"M to N - Present en absence / My love is sure firme to endure" and "N to A - Innumerable are the Stars I see / But in my heart no star like thee"

as typically nuns were buried wearing their rings

all accented by further clusters of tiny stones

Georgian Liberty Bloodstone Seal Fob fobs with deeply chased abstract embellishmentDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 Such a cool Georgian bloodstone seal fob with a particularly pertinent message for our current situation Intaglio carved on the base is a bird flying out of its cage, with the motto "How Sweet Is Liberty". I'm sure we can all relate in these strange lockdown times. It's crafted in 9 karat yellow gold and dates from the 1820s. STONES Bloodstone panel MEASUREMENTS Height: 2. 5cm Base: 1. 4 x 1. 3cm WEIGHT 4. 5g MARKS No marks