{"product_id":"antique-9ct-gold-large-carnelian-intaglio-seal-two-hens-scene-c-1860","title":"Antique 9ct Gold Large Carnelian Intaglio Seal | Two Hens Scene | c.1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent antique seal in 9ct yellow gold, set at the base with a large carnelian intaglio carved with a beautifully detailed scene of two hens — one upright, one pecking — rendered with the fine and crisp cutting that characterises the best Victorian seal engraving. The warm orange-red of the carnelian glows beautifully against the gold mount, and the intaglio itself produces a wonderfully clear impression in wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the seal is finely crafted with decorative detailing throughout, befitting a piece made for a gentleman or lady of taste and means in mid-Victorian England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLovely antique condition. The carnelian intaglio bears a small number of minor surface scratches consistent with age and use, which do not detract from the clarity of the carving or its impression. Gold mount is sound and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and highly collectible mid-Victorian seal of excellent quality — the naturalistic bird scene is particularly appealing and unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003e\nVictorian, c.1860\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks:\u003cbr\u003e\nUnmarked, tests as 9ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight 36mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBase 27mm 22xx\u003cbr\u003e\nTop Eyelet 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:\u003cbr\u003e\n18.25 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thenorthc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56832290619772,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/3423\/1615\/files\/il_fullxfull.8136969857_gm6i.jpg?v=1780415074","url":"https:\/\/thenorthc.co.uk\/products\/antique-9ct-gold-large-carnelian-intaglio-seal-two-hens-scene-c-1860","provider":"thenorthc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}