Layaway "L'HEURE PASSE L'AMITIE RESTE" Intaglio Spinner Fob wood A talisman of enduring hope

A talisman of enduring hope

It's modelled in 15 karat gold and features an intaglio carved heraldic crest on the base that depicts a falcon feeding its young

It seems to have been gilded with remnants of the bright yellow gold visible in the crevices

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Inner Circumference: 6

Layaway "L'HEURE PASSE L'AMITIE RESTE" Intaglio Spinner Fob wood A talisman of enduring hopeDATE: Georgian, c. 1780 A fine antique spinner fob pendant set with an intaglio carved Citrine base, depicting a dog sat beside an obelisk, while the sun is shining, along with the words L'HEURE PASSE L'AMITIE RESTE. This translates to, time passes, friendship remains. A sentimental piece for sure, as we all know how loyal our animals can be. It's crafted in 15k gold throughout and dates from the Georgian period, circa 1780. An obelisk is a tapered