EARLY 19TH CENTURY SEAL ‘JE CHERCHE UN’

A lovely early 19th century fob pendant with carnelian intaglio seal, circa 1800.

The carnelian intaglio reads in French

‘JE CHERCHE UN’ with a carved image of a cherub grasping a lit torch with a heart on the path.

It translates to ‘I AM LOOKING FOR ONE (HEART)’

It is a type of rebus puzzle, with the image of the heart completing the saying.

The fob case is closed back, and is adorned with scallop shells at each side. The stem is ornate with scrolls up to the bail.

The motto is so charming, and I’m sure we can all relate in one form or another!  

MEASUREMENTS

Size approx: H: 3cm  x W: 2.2cm x D: 2cm

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 6.1g

MATERIALS

9ct gold frame with gilt back to seal, and Carnelian

CONDITION

Very good, the seal is in excellent condition, the fob case has a few minor dents and marks - see pictures for detail.

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