Antique Seal Fobs with Intaglio Portraits
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Two antique seal fobs, one with a banded agate intaglio portrait seal, size 37 mm, other set with a black intaglio enscribed 'Fide sed cui vide', trust, but be careful of whom you trust, with portriat wearing fox cloak with hidden face, size 30 mm, worn gold plating.
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- Agate - Agate is a type of semi-precious gemstone that is made up of silica dioxide, a mineral that is also found in quartz. It is known for its distinctive banded patterns, which are created as layers of silica are deposited in different colours including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It is often used in jewellery, decorative objects, and other decorative items, and it is prized for its beauty and durability. Agate is found in many parts of the world, including Brazil, India, and the United States.
- Intaglio - A term used to define a method of decoration most common in glassmaking and jewellery which involves engraving, carving or moulding an image into the background, leaving an impression, and leaving the top surface of the item flat, the opposite to relief carving, and also know as counter-relief.
- Vide Poche - A vide poche (French: empty pocket) is a small low dish for temporarily storing items such as loose change, keys, tickets and so on.
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