i think a wax seal

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Really nice find. I like to find those old wax seals.....a really nice piece of history :wink: :wink:
 

Looks more like a loop at the top?
Also, is there some sort of insert that is missing from the hollow section?
(Yep, thanks Crusader)
 

It's a fob wax seal that used to be a hardstone intaglio. I have attached the one on e-bay. Bugga the stone is missing. It could have fetched a neat amount
 

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Neat find partner. shame we will never find the seal. would have liked to see what it was
 

sonny61 said:
Neat find partner. shame we will never find the seal. would have liked to see what it was

To be honest, it had as good a chance of being plain (no engraving at all) or just 'hatched' as it was mostly decorative around the neck in this period. Fashion to show stature, breeding & wealth when you had none.
 

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