The Georgian era often used Orpheus’s lyre as a decorative motif.  This seal uses it to great effect as the handle of the seal between the large floral chased dome and the shaped chased top ring.  Set with a pale chalcedony this is a statement piece.

JEWEL NOTES

Circa 1800

18ct yellow gold

Height of seal 40mm

Base of seal is 26mm x 21mm

Weight is 25.4gms

CODE V318