Lot 229 , Two gold fob seals, 19th century

Two gold fob seals, 19th century, comprising: one swivel fob set with circular sections of bloodstone and carnelian, mounted in 9ct gold, length 3.7cm excluding later suspension hoops, faint British hallmarks, gross weight approximately 15 grams; and a fob seal set with a carnelian, engraved with a coat of arms depicting three martlets over a double-headed eagle on both escutcheon and crest, over the motto 'Deus Adest Laborantibus' ('God helps those who work'), the mount engraved with floral decoration, height 3.1cm, matrix 2 x 1.7cm, gross weight approximately 16 grams
£300-500