Do Not Despair Intaglio
A carnelian intaglio beautifully carved featuring imagery of a crest with heraldic wolf, leaves around its’ neck and arrowhead markings on its’ body. The shield is abundant with imagery, with rams head, fleur de lis, anchors, starfish and chequered balls all present.
Latin motto ‘Nil desperandum’ meaning ‘do not despair’ or ‘never despair’.
Why we love it
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Additional information
| Era | Georgian |
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| Seal material | Carnelian |
| Seal colour | Orange |
| Seal shape | Cushioned rectangle |
| Dimensions | 19.8 x 16.7 x 4.3mm |
| Condition | Excellent antique condition with minimal surface wear |
What would Emma do?
We’ve priced this piece as our Classic Pendant, however if you’d like to set it as a Gemstone Bezel Pendant, please do reach out to us and we will tailor a quote for you.
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