Georgian Gold Rebus Seal Fob of Love Friendship
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ITEM: 19968
One of the more captivating and evocative adornments of the 18th and 19th centuries is the seal or fob that express a sentiment or thought. These were used to make an impression in wax to securely seal securely a letter or document.
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Some are simple or even blank, others are carved with initials or family crests, but others are whimsical, sentimental or downright mysterious in their meaning. Some of the seal portions were glass, others were agates or even amethyst or citrine, a few all gold even for the seal area.
A rebus is a play on words and pictures, the entire meaning must be descried from both. In this fantastic example, the saying is, "May The Wings of Love (or friendship) Never Lose a Feather". The wings of love represented by the carved image of wings, love or friendship by two clasped hands and a feather carved to denote itself.
After all, who wants their wings to shed feathers and lose their loft and ability to fly and soar?
Hand carved into white agate or chalcedony, the image is in reverse to that when pressed into wax, it will read properly.
Most seal fobs are made of metal or gold over metal. It makes sense, these needed to stand up to repeating pressure for stamping. But some, such as these, are solid gold (although they may have a lower core of lead or metal for strength). This is created in 15k yellow gold and is typical of the early 19th century, ornate and larger in size than the typical.
Perfect for wearing on a chain as a pendant for a collector, it may have originally been hung from a chatelaine. Superb and rare.
All rings are safely, invisibly, and easily sized by us. Choose the desired size from above the drop-down to add that to your purchase. If the drop-down doesn't appear, contact us for more info. Please allow 7-10 days for sizing ask about quicker options.
All rings are safely, invisibly, and easily sized by us. Choose the desired size from above the drop-down to add that to your purchase. If the drop-down doesn't appear, contact us for more info. Please allow 7-10 days for sizing ask about quicker options.
FREE WORLDWIDE!
Lightning Fast
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon Eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2 DAY via UPS or FedEx. Also 2-4 DAY USPS (under $500).
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, re-delivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations or UPS Stores. A photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery. Usually by 10:30 am. $35—to major areas
Overnight—$35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am—$45
Saturday Delivery—$50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping thousands of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING - US ONLY
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, returns are free from anywhere within the US. Just request a label. Visit the Returns Section for details.
Our apologies, but returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is free and fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service. Customs clearance times vary.
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees that you will owe.
Please note that returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
FREE WORLDWIDE!
Lightning Fast
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon Eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2 DAY via UPS or FedEx. Also 2-4 DAY USPS (under $500).
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, re-delivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations or UPS Stores. A photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery. Usually by 10:30 am. $35—to major areas
Overnight—$35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am—$45
Saturday Delivery—$50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping thousands of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING - US ONLY
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, returns are free from anywhere within the US. Just request a label. Visit the Returns Section for details.
Our apologies, but returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is free and fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service. Customs clearance times vary.
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees that you will owe.
Please note that returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
Georgian Gold Rebus Seal Fob of Love Friendship
Regular price
$1,650.00 USD
19968
One of the more captivating and evocative adornments of the 18th and 19th centuries is the seal or fob that express a sentiment or thought. These were used to make an impression in wax to securely seal securely a letter or document.
Some are simple or even blank, others are carved with initials or family crests, but others are whimsical, sentimental or downright mysterious in their meaning. Some of the seal portions were glass, others were agates or even amethyst or citrine, a few all gold even for the seal area.
A rebus is a play on words and pictures, the entire meaning must be descried from both. In this fantastic example, the saying is, "May The Wings of Love (or friendship) Never Lose a Feather". The wings of love represented by the carved image of wings, love or friendship by two clasped hands and a feather carved to denote itself.
After all, who wants their wings to shed feathers and lose their loft and ability to fly and soar?
Hand carved into white agate or chalcedony, the image is in reverse to that when pressed into wax, it will read properly.
Most seal fobs are made of metal or gold over metal. It makes sense, these needed to stand up to repeating pressure for stamping. But some, such as these, are solid gold (although they may have a lower core of lead or metal for strength). This is created in 15k yellow gold and is typical of the early 19th century, ornate and larger in size than the typical.
Perfect for wearing on a chain as a pendant for a collector, it may have originally been hung from a chatelaine. Superb and rare.
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All rings are safely, invisibly, and easily sized by us. Choose the desired size from above the drop-down to add that to your purchase. If the drop-down doesn't appear, contact us for more info. Please allow 7-10 days for sizing ask about quicker options.
All rings are safely, invisibly, and easily sized by us. Choose the desired size from above the drop-down to add that to your purchase. If the drop-down doesn't appear, contact us for more info. Please allow 7-10 days for sizing ask about quicker options.
FREE WORLDWIDE!
Lightning Fast
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon Eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2 DAY via UPS or FedEx. Also 2-4 DAY USPS (under $500).
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, re-delivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations or UPS Stores. A photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery. Usually by 10:30 am. $35—to major areas
Overnight—$35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am—$45
Saturday Delivery—$50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping thousands of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING - US ONLY
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, returns are free from anywhere within the US. Just request a label. Visit the Returns Section for details.
Our apologies, but returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is free and fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service. Customs clearance times vary.
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees that you will owe.
Please note that returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
FREE WORLDWIDE!
Lightning Fast
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon Eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2 DAY via UPS or FedEx. Also 2-4 DAY USPS (under $500).
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, re-delivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations or UPS Stores. A photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery. Usually by 10:30 am. $35—to major areas
Overnight—$35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am—$45
Saturday Delivery—$50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping thousands of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING - US ONLY
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, returns are free from anywhere within the US. Just request a label. Visit the Returns Section for details.
Our apologies, but returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is free and fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service. Customs clearance times vary.
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees that you will owe.
Please note that returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
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