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Lot 552

A mid Victorian 18ct gold, green and white enamel and carnelian fob seal, engraved with a...

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Lot 552

Lot Description

A mid Victorian 18ct gold, green and white enamel and carnelian fob seal, engraved with a crowned EHG.

Length 2.9cms. 8gms.

This is the seal of Lady Elizabeth Harriet Grosvenor (1856-1928). The daughter of Hugh Lupus Grosvenor who in 1869 inherited the title 3^rd Marquess Grosvenor and still later in 1874 was created 1^st Duke of Westminster, considered by some to be the wealthiest man in England. The coronet showing her father’s status as a Marquess and indicates that the fob was created and intended for use in the period before her marriage to the 3^rd Marquess of Ormond James Butler in 1876 (see next lot) and her father’s creation as Duke in 1874: i.e. 1869-1874.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: 8

Total lot weight: 8.5

Condition Report

Surface scratches and minor marks.

Slight enamel losses to two of the tapered ends of the central teardrop panels, slight further wear.

Carnelian with minimal abrasions, engraving with varied wax residue.

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19th c. gold swivel fob for Lady Elizabeth Butler

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