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ANTIQUE 18K GOLD PEACOCK BLOODSTONE WAX STAMP FAMILY CREST SEAL CLIPPER SHIP FOB

Estimated price for orientation: 1 950 $

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Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920 Brand: ENGLISH VICTORIAN
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Model: WAX SEALER FOB




~ RARE ENGLISH VICTORIAN 18K SOLID YELLOW, WHITE & ROSE GOLD TWIN PEACOCK DECORATED & HAND CARVED BLOODSTONE FAMILY CREST/ROYAL SEAL THREE MASTED CLIPPER SHIP WAX STAMP POCKET WATCH FOB c1880 ~ ~ Rare and Highly Collectible English Victorian Period Piece/Featuring Hand Carved 18K Yellow, White & Rose Gold Peacock Decoration & Hand Carved Clipper Ship Wax Stamp/Excellent Condition/Substantial 6.6 Grams ~ ~ BUY IT NOW/BEST OFFER/FREE SHIPPING ~ This special listing offers a rare and valuable example of English Victorian 18K solid gold & bloodstone pocket watch wax sealer FOB's. A truly spectacular and very special around 140 year old FOB with gorgeous peacock decorations at each side engraved in the 18K solid yellow, white and light rose gold along with many other engraved decorations typically seen on mid to late 19th century FOB's. Please see the many detailed photographs for a close look at the incredible beauty of this rare and extraordinary example. With some of the finest and most beautiful engraving and craftsmanship I've ever seen! The base of the around 140 year old FOB having a hand carved bloodstone wax stamp insert featuring a finely detailed three masted clipper ship on the water at the center surrounded by the Latin words "PER REPUBLICUM VIVO" along with two symbols at the bottom as you can see in the many closeup photos. This is some type of family crest or Royal seal. The intricate bloodstone wax sealer carvings remains in about mint condition with no wear noticed after all these years! This rare find is crafted entirely of 18K tri-colored solid gold. The 18K gold FOB is completely covered with engraved decorations that remain in excellent aged condition with light wear consistent with it's age of around 140 years. There are no breaks, dings, dents or repairs to either the 18K solid gold body or bloodstone insert.
Any hallmarks that may have been present have long been worn away, but it has been professionally tested and guaranteed 18K solid three color gold. The rose gold is faint with light traces. Note the elegant 18K gold bail with ridged border and finial at the top. Dimensions: 1 1/8" high x 1/2" wide at the center with a 5/8" diameter base including bloodstone wax sealer insert. Weght is a hefty 6.6 grams. Please examine all photographs carefully and feel free to ask questions.  A truly special and quite spectacular 18K solid gold and hand carved bloodstone Clipper ship Family or Royal crest wax stamp pocket watch FOB. A highly desired piece for the discriminating collector of the finest rare English Victorian period pocket watch FOB's. Make it yours today!