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George II's Gold and Carnelian Fob Form Seal Bearing His Shield as King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and that of Queen Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, 1727-1737

George II's Gold and Carnelian Fob Form Seal Bearing His Shield as King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and that of Queen Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, 1727-1737
Lot 1 Details
George II's Gold and Carnelian Fob Form Seal Bearing His Shield as King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and that of Queen Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, 1727-1737

the triple faceted stone with the facet bearing a two shield intaglio with the arms of England, France, Ireland and the House of Hanover in one shield, the second shield with the arms of Brandenburg, the second facet depicting Eros fishing under a tree with the motto JE MEURS OU JE M'ATTACHE  (I die or I become attached) in the surround, the third facet with George II head left, as Emperor
height 1.4 in — 3.5 cm

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $9,375
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George II's Gold and Carnelian Fob Form Seal Bearing His Shield as King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and that of Queen Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, 1727-1737
  • George II's Gold and Carnelian Fob Form Seal Bearing His Shield as King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and that of Queen Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, 1727-1737
  • George II's Gold and Carnelian Fob Form Seal Bearing His Shield as King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and that of Queen Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, 1727-1737
  • George II's Gold and Carnelian Fob Form Seal Bearing His Shield as King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and that of Queen Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, 1727-1737
  • George II's Gold and Carnelian Fob Form Seal Bearing His Shield as King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and that of Queen Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, 1727-1737
  • George II's Gold and Carnelian Fob Form Seal Bearing His Shield as King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and that of Queen Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, 1727-1737
Provenance:

Sale of Estate of the Duke of Sussex, 1843 and 1844

Literature:

Lasting Impressions: Seals in Our History, National Archives of Canada

Exhibited:

Lasting Impressions: Seals in Our History, National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, 1991

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition

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