#247 • 18K gold Victorian fob seal w/three faces

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $1,100.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Unique 18K gold Victorian fob seal with three faces, unique twisting handle feature holds a swiveling group of three seals - two bloodstone, and one blue chalcedony, first seal features a guard standing at attention with "attention" inscribed below, second seal features a set of wings below a six-pointed star, and the third seal features a sunflower encircled by the French motto "un moment de bonheur vautun siecle d'attente" which translates to "A moment of happiness is worth a century of waiting." Gross weight of seal 4.1 dwt (6.4 g). CONDITION: Scattered micro-fine scratches to gold components and sealing faces, scattered pinpoint marks; excellent sealing face condition. Estimate: $500 - $900 JH-80147