Tiny Georgian Swan Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant pre-georgian in ancient times the heart

in ancient times the heart was allegedly used to ward off witches and other evil spirits

but the head and band are a later marriage

and a plain diagonal stripe down the middle

The Manu Fica (aka figa

with modernist style big block capital letters that stand out on a textured background

Tiny Georgian Swan Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant pre-georgian in ancient times the heartDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 The tiniest of Georgian seal fobs, dating from the early 19th century circa 1820. The base is set with a single piece of rock crystal, intaglio carved with a swan, and set over yellow and pink coloured foil that makes it appear to change colour as it moves in front of the eye. The main body of the fob is crafted in 9 karat gold, and has been intricately engraved (all the more impressive given its diminutive size) with scrolls