Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Miniature Seal Fob "Psyche" French pink of my john

pink of my john

Carnelian Agate Cabochon

and dates from the latter half of the 19th Century

operculum literally means "little lid

and the ring is modelled in 15k gold throughout

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Miniature Seal Fob "Psyche" French pink of my johnDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A tiny Georgian miniature seal fob featuring Psyche (butterfly) intaglio carved onto the carnelian base. The rolled gold body is ornately carved with floral and urn like motifs, and it dates from the early 19th century. The butterfly was often used by the Victorians to represent the soul; indeed in Greek the word for butterfly, Psyche, also means soul. This pendant is beautifully hand chased, with a clever 3D construction that