Antique Gold-Filled Intaglio Seal Necklace

For the romantic at heart, we present to you this lovely Antique Gold-Filled Intaglio Seal Necklace, a sweet fob dramatically suspended on a splendid gold chain. As an adornment hanging from a ribbon or chain of a pocket watch, fobs served both decorative and practical purposes by adding weight to the watch chain making it easier for the watch to be withdrawn from a pocket.

This striking fob, an intricate work of art, is rich in dimension and detail doubling as an intaglio seal. Growing in popularity during Victorian times when the art of handwritten correspondence was at its best and most prevalent, seals became more commonplace among the middle and working classes as literacy grew. Most were created to be used as large desk seals, while other more portable, personal seals were set within fobs that hung as ballasts on pocket watches and chatelaines.

Paired with a contemporary gold chain finished with seed pearls on either side of the spring ring clasp, the golden fob with its crisp white horse-drawn fire brigade image is at once contemporary and timeless. In a generous 32" length that can be doubled or worn at varying heights, this beautiful necklace promises to add stylish elegance to any ensemble. With an elegant presence, this very special keepsake piece is sure to make an unforgettable addition to any antique or jewelry collection.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. Chain measures 32" in length, with the  fob adding an additional 1" in length. Fob measures 1"H x .75"D.