A 19th century Mary, Queen of Scots fob seal and another 18th century steel mounted pendant seal
Auction: 9 March 2021 at 10:00 GMT
£4,750
Description
the c-scroll chased fob with an oval foil backed hardstone matrix with head of Mary Queen of Scots wearing a ruff and a dress with pendant cross; the other with simple metal mount, the oval hardstone matrix carved with a classical female head in profile
Dimensions
Matrix heights: 1.9cm & 2.2cm
Footnote
Provenance: From a private Scottish collector, by descent.
Note: For another similar please see, Sotheby's Small Wonders: Early Gems & Jewels, 16th December 2020, lot 52.