Fob seal
Category
Gold
Date
1800 - 1899
Materials
Gold and cornelian
Measurements
27 x 30 x 23 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 610056
Summary
Cornelian fob seal engraved with the arms of Mostyn. In gold mount, a barrel on scroll supports. In original red leather box. 19th century. Possibly used by Frances Mostyn-Owen who married Richard, 4th Lord Berwick in 1800.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
No marks.