Lot 561
Engraved with the crest and motto (Non Vi Sed Virtute) of the Elphinstone family and initials...
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Lot 561
Late Georgian 15ct gold agate fob, ELPHINSTONE
Estimate: £250 - £350
Starting Bid: £220
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Lot 561
Lot Description
Engraved with the crest and motto (Non Vi Sed Virtute) of the Elphinstone family and initials JE.
Likely for John Elphinstone (1771-1835), Lord of Selmys and Glack, a former member of the Council of Bombay, he married Maria Prudence in India, 1799.
Dimensions: Length 2.8cms.
Era: Georgian
Gemstone: Agate
Metal fineness: 15ct
Postage: Free
Weight: 7.5
Total lot weight: 7.5
Condition Report
Surface scratches and minor marks.
Agate shows few minor frits/nibbles.
Electronically tests as approximately 15ct gold.
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