£1,400
A BRIGHT YELLOW METAL SNAKE CHAIN FOB
with attached yellow metal carnelian fob seal, intaglio engraved with 'A vous seul de mon (carved heart) ~ to you alone from my heart' in bright yellow metal flower embossed fob. With a further yellow metal heart shaped locket engraved with a heraldic dog, a glove hook and a further base metal heart pendant. weight all together 67.4gms
This chain has neither makers mark or hallmarks, we cannot acid test it as it would damage the item. Take my estimate as a guide, its going to make more than the 15ct gold price as it is a splendid item. The bolt ring at the end has a 9ct stamp, this is a later edition, & is just looped on not soldered in place. the wear to the end links does not show a different colour, i.e. it is the same all the way through. . This chain will be post industrial revolution as it is an early machine made example.
This chain is in three lengths as follows;- two pieces at 10cm lengths with the jump rings at the end. the longer length is 43.5cm with the jump rings at the ends. In answer to how worn is the heraldic dog, please see condition report photos.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
