Lot 530
A late Georgian/William IV 15ct gold banded agate mourning fob, with hinged glazed compartment,...
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Lot 530
A late Georgian/William IV 15ct gold banded agate mourning fob, with hinged glazed compartment,...
Lot 530
Lot Description
A late Georgian/William IV 15ct gold banded agate mourning fob, with hinged glazed compartment, the agate carved to depict a dog at a sundial with motto 'Le Tems Passe L'Amitié Reste'.
Engraved 'Arthur Tyrwhitt Drake, Ob't 15 Sept'r 1831, At 31.'
Length 2.6cms. 9.9gms.
Arthur was the brother of the final MP of the 'rotten borough' of Amersham.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Surface scratches, general light wear and varied discolouration/dirt.
<li>Slight file scratches to one side of the surmount.
<li>Glazed panel is vacant.
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