Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Miniature Seal Fob "Psyche" French the Old West

the Old West

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Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Miniature Seal Fob "Psyche" French the Old WestDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A tiny Georgian miniature seal fob featuring Psyche (butterfly) intaglio carved onto the carnelian base. The rolled gold body is ornately carved with floral and urn like motifs, and it dates from the early 19th century. The butterfly was often used by the Victorians to represent the soul; indeed in Greek the word for butterfly, Psyche, also means soul. This pendant is beautifully hand chased, with a clever 3D construction that