Georgian Rebus Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant cuffs " or When that rooster

" or When that rooster crows

but this example is particularly appealing on account of the evocative subject and the elegance of the mount

and graceful shone

spelling out the message

with the final inscription on the outside "NFC C-D 1936"

Georgian Rebus Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant cuffs " or When that roosterDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A cool Georgian seal fob dating from the early 19th Century. The base is set with an intaglio carved rock crystal panel (over red foil) featuring a rebus puzzle: "Can You Keep A Secret", the first two words substituted by objects, a can and a yew tree. STONES Rock Crystal MEASUREMENTS Height: 2. 5cm Base: 1. 8 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 6. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as pinchbeck CONDITION Good, some general wear commensurate with age