Art Deco Bloodstone Carnelian Rotating Fob Pendant Dated 1923 Paste Etruscan revival pieces were crafted

Etruscan revival pieces were crafted in the mid 1800s when ancient Etruscan jewellery was unearthed in tombs outside of Rome beginning a fascination with the style and giving birth to these beautiful pieces which were crafted in the same decorative fashion

It was symbolic of undying love and remembrance

rubies and sapphires

MEASURES: Height 20mm (27mm inc

Each stone is set in a silver frame and backed in 18ct gold on the reverse

Art Deco Bloodstone Carnelian Rotating Fob Pendant Dated 1923 Paste Etruscan revival pieces were craftedA wonderful 1920s fob pendant set with a bloodstone seal on one side and a carnelian on the other. The rotating gallery is modelled in 9ct gold with a chain link design leading up to the loop. Fobs were usually worn as a decorative accessory to go along with a pocket. The seal was often engraved and used to stamp a person's signature or perhaps a sentimental message or image in sealing wax on important documents. Its a wonderful piece of history and