Antique Georgian swivel fob. Gilt, hardstone gems and sculpted jardinetti scene - memorial to a loved one. Made 18th century - circa 1780.

Approx 1 1/8 inches accross.

Triple sided fob. One side has a dark stone run through with red marbling (which we believe is called a bloodstone); one side has a creamy ground, shading to yellow with lovely soft greys and pale brown streaks and finally, the 3rd side is gilt metal, built up into the form of a jardinier full of flowers. This theme symbolised love, romance and the loss of a loved one to the Georgians. It is covered with a bevelled crystal 'window'. All sides and arch under which the sides swivel, are repousse gilt metal.

Good condition.

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