18th Century Derby Chelsea Porcelain Fob Seal "Cupid Sitting on Barrel" etruscan revival fineness number

fineness number

and crafted in 18 karat gold throughout with clear English hallmarks dating it precisely to the year 1900

they used to chop off the pointy end of the stone)

Set in 15k gold with silver settings

and would have been very modern in its time

18th Century Derby Chelsea Porcelain Fob Seal "Cupid Sitting on Barrel" etruscan revival fineness numberDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 An original 18th Century Derby Chelsea period porcelain fob. This particular piece features cupid sitting on a barrel with a bottle and glass in his hand, adorned with bunches of grapes. It displays the pale colouring and high detail typical of the Chelsea factory. The seals often feature a base with carved agate or similar which would have been added by a jeweller after the item left the workshop. This piece, however, does not