Georgian Musical Fob Pendant signet ring London 1823

London 1823

the caduceus is sometimes (incorrectly) adopted as a symbol for medicine

Stamped STANDARD

It features a lavender coloured paste gemstone set over foil to enhance the colour and brightness

Georgian Musical Fob Pendant signet ring London 1823DATE: George III, c. 1800 There is more to this antique fob than meets the eye the top bail can be wound, turning the gold orb beneath it, and ultimately winding a music box concealed within the base. Remarkable, but that's not all. The base is inscribed with the words: "Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, 1803" Exciting, certainly, but before we get too far down the rabbit hole of this piece's historic potential, I'd like to point out that it's extremely