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Georgian Hawk & Coronet Seal Necklace

$1,250

A Georgian wax seal fob with a highly decorative mounting and a bloodstone seal depicting a hawk perched atop a crown. This crest belongs to the Belfarge or Belfrage family of Scotland and is described in Fairbairn's Book of Crests as “on a ducal coronet a hawk belled.” (Belled = when a hawk or falcon has bells attached to its legs).

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  • Materials

    14k gold (tests), bloodstone, new 14k gold chain

  • Age

    c. 1800

  • Condition

    Very good

  • Size

    1" length, 5/8" width, 18" chain

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please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

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