A beautiful antique fob, bearing a carved carnelian seal
The intaglio features the initials I/J and M within a garter.
The script in the garter (an ancient symbol of honour) reads “Virtue Tutus” – “safe in virtue”
This is crested with a dove bearing an olive branch
These are the crest and motto of the Blair clan of Balthayock
The fob stands 2.8cm tall
The base measures 2cm x 1.7cm
The loop at the top has an internal diameter of 5mm
The fob weighs
The fob is made from hand-carved, gold-skinned silver
This is a sheet of gold applied to the silver, (not a micron-thick electroplate)
The fob is in very good antique condition
There is no damage or repair
There is wear to the edges and corners, as shown in the photographs
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