Late Georgian 'Hurry up' Intaglio Fob Pendant
In this divine intaglio a pigeon carries a note between its beak, surmounted by the words ‘DEPECHEZ VOUS’ which translates from French to ‘Hurry Up’. The sender of a note sealed with this seal, is wanting a quick response! How romantic is that???
Not only is the citrine intaglio absolutely gorgeous, but sitting on top of the fob is a coiled snake. The snake represents fertility, healing and re-birth (due to the snake shedding its skin), protection, and when biting its own tail, eternal love. This fob is so full of messages, it is such a special jewel, which has survived 200 odd years in remarkable condition.
The fob has a little split ring attached (can be removed), but it makes a very handy large bale.
Era
Circa 1820
Material
9 carat gold (XRF tested) and citrine
Measurements
12 × 14 × 12.5mm
Weight
3.2 grams
Condition
Very good antique condition. This piece is over 200 years old so it wouldn’t be right if it was in mint condition! There is a tiny split in the base on one side and I can see evidence of the foiling of the citrine, and a small internal fracture/imperfection in the intaglio (definitely inside not on the surface!). The piece is in great condition, but should be treated with care, as with any antique jewel.
In this divine intaglio a pigeon carries a note between its beak, surmounted by the words ‘DEPECHEZ VOUS’ which translates from French to ‘Hurry Up’. The sender of a note sealed with this seal, is wanting a quick response! How romantic is that???
Not only is the citrine intaglio absolutely gorgeous, but sitting on top of the fob is a coiled snake. The snake represents fertility, healing and re-birth (due to the snake shedding its skin), protection, and when biting its own tail, eternal love. This fob is so full of messages, it is such a special jewel, which has survived 200 odd years in remarkable condition.
The fob has a little split ring attached (can be removed), but it makes a very handy large bale.
Era
Circa 1820
Material
9 carat gold (XRF tested) and citrine
Measurements
12 × 14 × 12.5mm
Weight
3.2 grams
Condition
Very good antique condition. This piece is over 200 years old so it wouldn’t be right if it was in mint condition! There is a tiny split in the base on one side and I can see evidence of the foiling of the citrine, and a small internal fracture/imperfection in the intaglio (definitely inside not on the surface!). The piece is in great condition, but should be treated with care, as with any antique jewel.
In this divine intaglio a pigeon carries a note between its beak, surmounted by the words ‘DEPECHEZ VOUS’ which translates from French to ‘Hurry Up’. The sender of a note sealed with this seal, is wanting a quick response! How romantic is that???
Not only is the citrine intaglio absolutely gorgeous, but sitting on top of the fob is a coiled snake. The snake represents fertility, healing and re-birth (due to the snake shedding its skin), protection, and when biting its own tail, eternal love. This fob is so full of messages, it is such a special jewel, which has survived 200 odd years in remarkable condition.
The fob has a little split ring attached (can be removed), but it makes a very handy large bale.
Era
Circa 1820
Material
9 carat gold (XRF tested) and citrine
Measurements
12 × 14 × 12.5mm
Weight
3.2 grams
Condition
Very good antique condition. This piece is over 200 years old so it wouldn’t be right if it was in mint condition! There is a tiny split in the base on one side and I can see evidence of the foiling of the citrine, and a small internal fracture/imperfection in the intaglio (definitely inside not on the surface!). The piece is in great condition, but should be treated with care, as with any antique jewel.
