#249 • Gold-filled Victorian swivel fob seal linked to the Scottish noble clan Murray of Atholl

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

High bid $130.00

Status: Available

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

A historic gold-filled Victorian swivel fob pendant seal, heirloom linked to the highland Scottish noble Clan Murray of Atholl, fob attached with three Borromean style rings, fob swivels to select an engraved bloodstone seal with the Murray clan's heraldic shield and an old Scottish phrase "Furth fortune and fill the fetters" which translates to "Go forth against your enemies, have good fortune, and return with captives," the reverse of the fob hosts a red carnelian stone depicting a monogram of the letters "MHB." CONDITION: Scattered micro-fine scratches and light dings to gold components; excellent sealing face detail. Estimate: $200 - $400 JH-80169