£300 - £500
SMYTH FAMILY. A RELATED GROUP OF ONE GILTMETAL AND FIVE GOLD FOB SEALS, 18TH-MID 19TH C of hardstone or glass, intaglio engraved crest, arms or initials, 29-43mm h and a smaller gold seal with cornelian intaglio of the head of a man, 19th c (7)
Provenance: By descent in the Smyth family of Little Houghton, Northants to the late owner, Christopher Guy Vere Davidge (1929-2014).
The swivel seal worn with rubbed gilding, the others with some light wear consistent with age. The chased gold seal practically as new, the small seal of similar design in the same condition
Fees apply to the hammer price:
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24% inc VAT*
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25.8% inc VAT*