Superb 12ct Gold Victorian 19th Century Citrine Intaglio Fob Seal Bracelet Charm

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Superb 12ct Gold Victorian 19th Century Citrine Intaglio Fob Seal Bracelet Charm:
$421.38

Here for your consideration is a fabulous, rare Victorian, late 19th century, 12 carat gold, citrine, intaglio fob seal, with beautiful ornate scroll decoration, designed very much in the style of a goldennugget.

Atruly stunning piece of workmanship. We\'ve tested this fob and can guarantee 12 carat gold. Considering this solid gold fob is antique Victorian, it\'s in fantasticcondition, with no damage, or splits. It does have some beautiful age related patination, commensuratewith age, but nothing unusual.

12 Carat Gold ...

Most 19th century jewellery is 15ct which is quite yellow due to the higher carat and gold content. 15ct, 12ct and 9ct were introduced in 1854 and 12ct and 15ct were discontinued in 1932 when 14ct was introduced. Between the years 1784 and 1890, the sovereigns head was struck to show that duty had been paid. Although many valuable items escaped paying duty, sodidn\'t carry a hallmark.

Citrine ...

Acoloured variety ofquartzwhich are a medium deep shade ofgolden yellow. Citrine has been summarised at various times asclear yellow, greenish-yellow, brownish-yellow or even orange.

The original reference point for the citrine colour was thecitronfruit. The first recorded use ofcitrineas a colour in English was in 1386.It was borrowed from a medieval Latin and classical Latin word with the same meaning. In today\'s English citrine as a colour is mostly confined to the contexts of gemstones, including quartz.

Dimensions as follows ...

Height: 1.2 inches or 3 cm (including ring)

Width: 0.65 inch or 1.5 cm (citrine stone)

Length:0.75 inch or 2 cm (citrine stone)

Weight: 0.4 oz or 11 grams

This is as good as it gets with regards to Victorian fob seals,it\'s all original. How manyof these have you seen undamaged. An extremely rare findindeed. I\'ve only got one, once it\'s gone .... it\'s gone, andifthere\'s one thing I\'ve learned about antiques, when items are of quality, he who hesitates usually loses out.

Rare, Victorian, solid gold fob seals are becoming highly collectable, and would add value to any silver/gold collection. A stylish gold and citrine fob seal that has stunning detailed decoration. A real must for any serious jewellery or gold collector and just going to appreciate in value.

This would make an ideal gift, fabulous as a pendant or as a bracelet charm !!

The 12 carat gold fob seal willbe sent out recorded, special delivery with insurance.

Please note, all my international postal charges are only estimates andwill be confirmed and altered upor down when I know the destination to where,items arebeing sent. Please also note I only charge actual costs of postage and packaging with insurance, no more.

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