GEORGIAN 15CT GOLD FOB WITH HORSE INTAGLIO ‘J‘AVANCE’

Georgian period 

This is a wonderful, early 19th century fob crafted in high carat gold.

Circa 1820/30; The fob contains an oval Chalcedony stone, with a finely carved intaglio of a ‘Horse passant’ and a large shield with a further 3 horse heads.

Below the shield is a ribbon banner with the words:

J’AVANCE which translates as ‘I ADVANCE’

or ‘I MOVE FORWARD’

The horse is beautifully detailed, with a proud chest and flowing mane and tail.

It is rare to find horse intaglios and especially of such fine quality.

The high carat gold is  reeded and has a ball finial at the top.

The fob hangs from a faceted 15ct gold split ring, making it really easy to add to chains of any size.

The family crest plate can be found in the ‘Fairbairns Book of family crests’

MEASUREMENTS

Size approx: Base: 3cm x 2.5cm Height: 3.4cm

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 19.9g

MATERIALS

15ct gold with metal core & Chalcedony

CONDITION

Excellent

Some wear to the fob finial

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