Georgian Achilles Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant turquoise Stamped 750 Italy

Stamped 750 Italy

A cool early 19th Century Berlin Iron cameo ring depicting Dionysus

Whether or not this antique cuff bangle was directly inspired by the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs we'll never know

The moulded tortoiseshell features two-tone inlays: both gold and silver have been intricately set into the top and drops

Birmingham 1989

Georgian Achilles Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant turquoise Stamped 750 ItalyDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 Seal, c. 1580 A stunning large scale Georgian seal fob set with a 16th Century hardstone intaglio of Achilles. The fob is beautifully made, dating from the turn of the 19th Century and featuring crescent moon motifs. Achilles, probably the most famous hero of the Trojan War, is depicted here holding a spear and helmet, with shield, breastplate, and various other weapons nearby. A fire bowl is present at his feet, as an