{"product_id":"antique-georgian-seal-fob-snakes-chalcedony","title":"Antique Georgian seal fob, snakes, Chalcedony","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA handsome and mysterious Georgian seal fob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold plated silver with a finely carved chalcedony matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe lower part of the seal has initials in fancy gothic script.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe upper half of the matrix features the symbol of the staff of the messenger Hermes, the Caduceus, two snakes entwined around a staff, not to be confused with the medical symbol; Rod of Asclepius, the two are often confused though the Rod of Asclepius has only a single snake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Caduceus symbol saw a popular resurgence in the 18th century, sometimes reflecting on the practise of rhetoric and its quiet slyness and persuasiveness, the practice of rhetoric being the art of speaking and communicating effectively and artistically, bringing with it strong elements of persuasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis may bear some kind of relation to the seals owner and their character as it is strong and intelligent choice of symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBelow the Caduceus there is a Latin motto within a scroll: Est Necas Tu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoughly translated it reads; It will kill you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat will kill you remains a mystery, perhaps messaging in general is dangerous, perhaps they refer to rhetoric practice or intelligence, or perhaps the very opening of the letter sealed contains deadly information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe will never know, it will remain a mystery but it is a fantastic piece nonetheless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWould look beautiful on an antique guard chain or as an Albert chain fob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in England, c1790s, late 18th century, silver gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood used condition overall, signs of use and wear commensurate with age, light wear to the chalcedony with a few tiny nibbles at the facet edges, some wear to the gilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\" height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0.75\" width at the base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0.5\" length \/ depth at the base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeighs approx 8.61 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny questions or queries please contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"StolenAttic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33271206314066,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/5906\/0339\/products\/IMG_20210205_234211.jpg?v=1612568708","url":"https:\/\/www.stolenattic.com\/zh\/products\/antique-georgian-seal-fob-snakes-chalcedony","provider":"StolenAttic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}