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A collection of 19th and early 20th century items
Comprising: thirteen 19th century gold and gilt metal mounted fob seals including - a gold example, the oval cornelian engraved with the intaglio of a classical male profile, one with oval bloodstone intaglio engraved with an urn to a two colour gold cased mount with leaf detail and scroll handle, two gold and oval cornelian examples, one cornelian carved to depict a classical male profile, the other a crest, both with scroll design handles, the former with shell detail; and one with oval cornelian intaglio carved with a gryllus, to a scroll and foliate engraved gold cased mount and handle; six stick pins, one mounted with a shell cameo depicting Shakespeare in profile; a pair of early 20th century gold, mother-of pearl, enamel and seed pearl cufflinks, two seed pearls deficient; one pin brooch with applied lion's head; a 15ct. gold mounted swivel fob seal, one side with oval cornelian engraved with a seal and motto, the other a vacant bloodstone matrix, hallmarked Birmingham 1899; an oval cornelian intaglio plaque engraved with a classical female; and two gilt metal desk seals
Comprising: thirteen 19th century gold and gilt metal mounted fob seals including - a gold example, the oval cornelian engraved with the intaglio of a classical male profile, one with oval bloodstone intaglio engraved with an urn to a two colour gold cased mount with leaf detail and scroll handle, two gold and oval cornelian examples, one cornelian carved to depict a classical male profile, the other a crest, both with scroll design handles, the former with shell detail; and one with oval cornelian intaglio carved with a gryllus, to a scroll and foliate engraved gold cased mount and handle; six stick pins, one mounted with a shell cameo depicting Shakespeare in profile; a pair of early 20th century gold, mother-of pearl, enamel and seed pearl cufflinks, two seed pearls deficient; one pin brooch with applied lion's head; a 15ct. gold mounted swivel fob seal, one side with oval cornelian engraved with a seal and motto, the other a vacant bloodstone matrix, hallmarked Birmingham 1899; an oval cornelian intaglio plaque engraved with a classical female; and two gilt metal desk seals
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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Please note that this lot will be subject to USA Fish and Wildlife restrictions if it is to be imported into the USA