Antique Victorian Spinning Bloodstone Fob Pendant Dated 1862

Antique Victorian Spinning Bloodstone Fob Pendant Dated 1862An exquisite antique mid Victorian pendant modelled in 9ct gold with a rotating fob in the centre suspended from two chains. Its inlaid with a polished green bloodstone seal with speckled red marking which has yet to be engraved. Fobs were a popular accessory in the 18th and 19th Century and inlaid with an intaglio seal which was often engraved with a signature, sentimental message, or image so that it could be stamped into sealing wax on important

An exquisite antique mid-Victorian pendant modelled in 9ct gold with a rotating fob in the centre suspended from two chains. It’s inlaid with a polished green bloodstone seal with speckled red marking which has yet to be engraved.

Fobs were a popular accessory in the 18^th and 19^th Century and inlaid with an intaglio seal which was often engraved with a signature, sentimental message, or image so that it could be stamped into sealing wax on important documents or even love letters to sweethearts during long periods of separation.   

It’s a collectable antique treasure, in excellent condition and complete with clear Chester hallmarks that date it to 1862.  

WEIGHT: 6.6 grams 

MEASURES: Height 32mm (36mm inc. loop) x Width 21mm x Depth 6mm

METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped) 

STONES: Bloodstone (16 x 21mm) 

AGE: Victorian. (Dated 1862) 

MARKS: Chester hallmarks, 375/ 9ct stamp, Faded Maker’s initials 

CONDITION: Excellent – Light wear 

ITEM NUMBER: 23-590 

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