Georgian Raven Intaglio Seal Fob lost classics which was standing outside a

which was standing outside a shop in Tottenham Court-road

Condition: Good antique condition with light wear consistent with age

A striking

Condition: Fair vintage condition

The principal stone is particularly clean and bright

Georgian Raven Intaglio Seal Fob lost classics which was standing outside aCool Georgian seal fob with an octagonal chalcedony base featuring a raven intaglio. At first glance I presumed it was heraldic but now not so sure. There's no identical heraldic crest in Fairbairn's and the bird is stood on a patch of grass, not a torse*, which suggests it's an aesthetic choice of subject, rather than armourial. It's set in a 15ct gold fob with fluted detailing, and the bird is busy inspecting the ground as if it has lost something