DOVE Bird Nest Figural ROSE Flower Antique VICTORIAN Smoky Quartz Fob 1800s Wax Seal Intaglio Pendant 10k Gold Cased

ABOUT:
An ornate fob seal pendant inset with a smoky quartz that is carved with an intaglio of a dove holding a branch in its mouth ascending towards a nest. In antique jewelry, the dove represented peace, love, hope, fidelity, harmonious relationships, etc.

The piece is 10k gold cased (tested) with a lovely design in its own right with scrolled top and center figural rose flower. Was likely used as a wax seal to seal correspondence.

We love antique figural and animal jewelry!

Any props not included. Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos..

MEASUREMENTS:
Pendant measures 25x13x12mm. It weighs 4.5 grams.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Some buildup in the recesses of the gold work and around the base of the stone, possibly wax but I did not want to soak the piece.
Some shallow impressions to the gold casing giving it a rippled appearance in just a few areas but still quite sturdy and stable. Some wear to the gold casing revealing small spots of the underlying material mostly at the seams. Some nicks to the stone but still very legible and a nice sheen and polish overall.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

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