Jacobean silver-gilt seal matrice D.G. initials

Code: 10912

This is a Jacobean silver fob seal, dating to the early 17th century. It is decorated with a foliate handle of a chessman type design. The device consists of a round garnished shield, cut with the owner's initials "D.G." in Roman capitals. Sadly the tip of the suspension ring is missing, likely the reason for its loss.

OBJECT: Fob Seal

CULTURE: Jacobean

DATE: c. 1590 - 1630 A.D.

MATERIAL: Silver

SIZE: 20mm x 13mm x 11mm 

WEIGHT:  4.22 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Essex.