This stunning antique 9ct rose gold pendant seal is a remarkable piece of artistry and history. At its center lies a captivating chalcedony stone, featuring an intricately carved intaglio crest of an Phoenix upon a shield. The shield is beautifully detailed, showcasing a majestic lion, a falcon, a deer, and a boar's head in each sector, symbolizing strength, nobility, and courage. Below this exquisite crest, the motto "NON SIBI" which translates to "Not For Oneself".
Era:
Victorian, c.1860
Hallmarks:
Unmarked, tests as 9ct gold.
Dimensions:
Height 35mm
Width 25mm
Chalcedony 21mm x 28mm
