Lot 140
Two 19th century fobs, to include a fob with a tapered openwork grip and an oval intaglio...
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Lot 140
Two 19th century fobs, to include a fob with a tapered openwork grip and an oval intaglio...
Lot 140
Lot Description
Two 19th century fobs, to include a fob with a tapered openwork grip and an oval intaglio cornelian base depicting the side profile of a gentleman and another fob with a scroll design grip and an oval chalcedony intaglio base depicting the side profile of a soldier. Cornelian fob AF. Total weight 11.16gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The cornelian fob is broken with a section missing. There are scratches and areas of discolouration to the grip, the metal is heavily worn in places. There are just some slight scratches to the intaglio and dirt to the outer rim. The loop has possibly been reattached at a later date. The other fob is in better condition, the fob is a little bent out of shape yet only slightly, there are slight scratches and areas of discolouration in places. The intaglio is in good condition, there are just slight scratches to the chalcedony.
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