Lot 302
A 19th century gold agate 'a little bird told me' fob seal, engraved with a dove holding an...
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Lot 302
A 19th century gold agate 'a little bird told me' fob seal, engraved with a dove holding an...
Lot 302
Lot Description
A 19th century gold agate 'a little bird told me' fob seal, engraved with a dove holding an olive branch and script 'il piccolo uccello' or 'a little bird'.
Length 2.6cms. 11.7gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: 11.7
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Scratches and small marks.
<li>General wear to the floral decoration.
<li>Agate shows internal fissures. Minimal surface marks.
<li>Stated length includes surmount loop, length excluding loop 2.1cms.
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 14ct gold.
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