Antique 'Vite' Amethyst Intaglio Fob Pendant; Circa 1850

A sentimental Victorian fob, rich in romantic symbolism and carrying a message that feels just as meaningful today as it did in the nineteenth century.

The antique fob has been created in gilt metal, this larger fob is set with a beautiful soft lilac amethyst carved with the charming image of a bird holding a letter, accompanied by the word ‘VITE’, meaning ‘quickly’ in French.

A darling little scene, capturing the anticipation of waiting for news from someone dear. The bird and letter seem to express an unspoken wish: hurry, I can’t wait to hear from my loved one. In an age when letters were treasured tokens of affection and communication could take days or weeks, this is a particularly evocative sentiment to find captured in an intaglio.

DETAILS:

ERA: Victorian 

HALLMARKS: Gilt Metal 

WEIGHT: 0.9 grams approximately. 

INTAGLIO: 14 x 11mm approximately 

CONDITION: This is in lovely antique condition with a fine overall patina to the stone as well as the setting.

Please note the antique box is for display only 

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