Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Miniature Seal Fob "Psyche" keychain and Crassus - the first

and Crassus - the first Triumvirate of Rome

and sea shell designs in high relief

Highly unusual Victorian "pool of light" locket with a watch inside

gored by a bull after mocking the goddess Selene

it dates from the late Victorian period

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Miniature Seal Fob "Psyche" keychain and Crassus - the firstDATE: 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