{"product_id":"19th-century-doulbe-ouroboros-fob-pendant-tentanda-via-est","title":"19TH CENTURY DOULBE OUROBOROS FOB PENDANT ‘TENTANDA VIA EST’","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA superb double ouroboros fob pendant from the early 19th century, circa 1830\/40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe fob frame is made of 10ct gold, and is formed in the shape of a large ouroboros snake with a mini ouroboros snake bail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe large snake is almost fish like with a fully scaled body, and expressive face - you can even see his teeth biting the end of his tail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis depiction was common in late Georgian and early Victorian jewellery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLiterally meaning ‘tail-devourer’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Ouroboros represented the concept of ‘eternity’ and ‘love everlasting’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bright orange carnelian seal at the base of the fob has family coat of arms with the words:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ‘TENTANDA VIA EST’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt translates to ‘The way must be tried’ or ‘A path must be attempted’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe phrase originated from the ancient Roman poet Virgil's famous work ‘The Georgics’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe shield on the intaglio has so much symbolism, surmounted by a double headed eagle, there is a central hand and a chevron design, which will relate to a certain branch of the family lineage that originally commissioned the seal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI absolutely love the double ouroboros! It looks supercool hanging simply on a fine chain or on a chunky Albert!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize approx: H: 3.5cm x W: 2.8cm x D: 2.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWEIGHT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeight approx: 16.2g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMATERIALS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e10ct gold (XRF tested),carnelian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent, some minor tarnish in places - see photos for full details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ON ALL ORDERS, JUST SELECT FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE ALL JEWELLERY BOXES AND PROPS USED IN THE PHOTOS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease review the website for full shipping details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Cut ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986450100479,"sku":"#3296-790","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/8021\/5295\/files\/5B05BCF2-629A-424F-9653-305C893C53DC.jpg?v=1786368400","url":"https:\/\/www.theoldcut.co.uk\/products\/19th-century-doulbe-ouroboros-fob-pendant-tentanda-via-est","provider":"The Old Cut ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}