Maker: Unknown
Two fob seals, a watch key, hook and clasp in three-coloured gold set with turquoises and small red and green stones
Chalcedony with three-coloured gold engraved mounts set with turquoises and red and green stones (probably garnets and emeralds). One fob seal has an octagonal sealstone with intaglio crest; the other is oval and inscribed 'DFS' in reverse; both have a domed back with applied butterfly shaped handle with filigree wings, and are decorated with applied flowers and leaves and set with small stones. The top of the long spatulate hook is decorated with a similar butterfly. The watch key has a scallop shell shaped handle set with small stones. The four are linked by a circular split ring decorated with applied leaves and stones.
History note: Frank Gray Smart
From the Frank Smart Collection, given by T.J.G. Duncanson
Method of acquisition: Given (1930-02-14) by Duncanson, T. J. G.
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Mid#
1780
CE
-
1850
CE
Stone
composed of
emerald
( possibly)
garnet
( possibly)
turquoise
Sealstone
composed of
chalcedony
Mount
composed of
gold
Key
Diameter 1.2 cm
Height 0.6 cm
Length 3.1 cm
Hook
Height 0.9 cm
Length 4.5 cm
Width 1.8 cm
Seal (octagonal)
Height 1.4 cm
Length 2.0 cm
Width 1.7 cm
Seal (oval)
Height 1.6 cm
Length 2.2 cm
Width 1.8 cm
Sealstone (oval)
Length 1.1 cm
Width 0.8 cm
Sealstone (oct.)
Length 1.1 cm
Width 0.9 cm
Accession number: M.93-1930
Primary reference Number: 155677
Old object number: M.2-1930
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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