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15 carat gold antique spinner fob made in Birmingham in 1896
Antique swivels or spinners as they are also known as, look wonderful on a chain around the neck, and here is a very stylish and elegant 15 carat gold antique spinner fob made in Birmingham in 1896. Set with bloodstone on one side and carnelian on the other, it measures 20.2mm across by 26.3mm and spins around easily allowing you to choose which side you wish to face forward. Perfect to hang on an antique Albert chain or any other necklace of your choosing, this antique swivel is still in wonderful condition and has that elegant classic design. Stock# ES8007 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1896 $1,350
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Antique bloodstone seal with a secret photo locket compartment
Antique jewellery is so often so unique with such wonderful features and characteristics that are no longer seen in modern jewellery, and this is exemplified here in this amazing antique seal that hides a secret photo locket compartment in the base. Going back as far as Roman times, after a letter was sealed with wax, the writer would stamp the still warm wax with his or her seal to prevent the wrong person from opening the letter, as once broken, the wax seal could not be used again. Remaining popular all through the Georgian and Victorian periods right up to the Edwardian era when this one was made, the look of seals are always so unique to one another and look wonderful on a necklace. Made in 9 carat rose gold in 1906, the beautiful scroll work on the seal alone is so wonderful to admire as is the bloodstone set into the base of the seal. The base measures 21.6mm by 18.1mm and stands 24.7mm high and the colour of the rose gold has that wonderful warm tone to it that has achieved such a wonderful patina to it. Opening the base where the bloodstone is set reveals a secret photo locket that makes it so much more special and unique than any other locket or seal. Antiques are made all the more wonderful in thinking who owned and wore this seal and whose photo was placed secretly inside. From near or far, this will not only always be admired, but also be such a wonderful conversation starter. Stock# ES8064 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1906 $1,750
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Antique seal with a serpent
Dating from the 1870's this antique seal with a serpent has such a unique and character filled style to it and will continue to look increrdible when worn around the neck or even used as a seal. This technique of sealing a letter, goes back as far as Roman times and after a letter was sealed with wax, the writer would stamp the still warm wax with his or her seal to prevent the wrong person from opening the letter, as once broken, the wax seal could not be used again and this was a technique used all the way through to the Victorian era. Made in 18ct gold, it even used two colours of gold - yellow gold and the rare green gold that can be seen towards the bottom of the seal. And then of course there is the fabulous serpent that wraps itself around and actually becomes the part to hold and attache to a chain. The serpent used to represent longevity and is often found in jewellery from the Victorian era when this seal was made. And then set with a turquoise on the top that really adds some colour, this is such a fantastic seal that from every angle shows something new and unique about it. On the base is a bloodstone base which has remained uncarved and can be carved with an intaglio of your own or left as it is. Bloodstone is a hard material from the quartz family with a dark green body colour and flecks of red through the stone and was a common material used for seals as it is an incredibly durable material. Measuring 20.6mm high by 15.9mm by 13.4mm this antique seal is just so unique and special and a real talking point no matter where or how it is worn or used. Stock# ES7121 Circa: 1820 $2,200
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Antique 15ct gold seal
Going back as far as Roman times, after a letter was sealed with wax, the writer would stamp the still warm wax with his or her seal to prevent the wrong person from opening the letter, as once broken, the wax seal could not be used again and here is a very lovely antique 15ct gold seal dating from the Victorian era. Dating from the 1870's the design alone is just gorgeous and although originally used as a necessary item to seal an envelope, today they look gorgeous hanging from a chain around the neck. This one measures 29.2mm by 24.7mm at the base by 30mm tall and the the intaglio seal itself is made from rock crystal that has been hand carved expertly to show off a family crest. So beautiful in the warm colour of the rose gold, this antique seal really is a way to wear a piece of history around your neck. Stock# ES7000 Circa: 1870 $2,300
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12ct gold antique seal from the 1870’s
Here is a very unique and large 12ct gold antique seal from the 1870's that is so special and will certainly make a statement when it is worn on a chain around the neck. Seals have been used for centuries as a way to prevent someone from tampering with a letter by quite literally sealing the envelope in wax and pressing the seal in which would break once the letter is opened. This antique seal is just incredible for so many reasons. To begin with it is very large for a seal. The base of the seal is made from chalcedony which is a from the quartz family and has been used for centuries in seals do to its hardness, and measures 26.4mm by 22.6mm and is engraved with the initials "LP" and from the base measures 34mm tall or 53mm to the top of the split ring which is attached and can so easily come on and off. The split ring itself is incredibly large and has the exquisite engraved design that mirrors the seal and complements both items so well. These large antique split rings alone are becoming so hard to find and to get one that is original to the seal is quite a find indeed. Please note that the split ring does not stand up on its own, but has been photographed in the upright position to show how it would look hanging from a chain. Then there is the gold content which is 12ct gold which was used for a brief period along with 15ct gold from 1854 until 1931 and this seal has such a wonderful warm colour to it combined with the quite rare gold content makes this even more unique and special. With such an incredible pattern and a massive split ring to match, this is a truly incredible antique seal from the Victoria era that is just so special. Stock# ES6657 Circa: 1870 $3,250
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