18th Century Derby Chelsea Porcelain Fob Seal "Cupid Sitting on Barrel" queen anne When worn the stones cover

When worn the stones cover pretty much the entireity of one half of the finger

and what they actually are: a marriage of ancient and modern

The body coils twice around the finger

and it's has a good substantial feel at 33

The rectangular sardonyx panel is mounted on a thoroughly modern-looking head

18th Century Derby Chelsea Porcelain Fob Seal "Cupid Sitting on Barrel" queen anne When worn the stones coverDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 An original 18th Century Derby Chelsea period porcelain fob. This particular piece features cupid sitting on a barrel with a bottle and glass in his hand, adorned with bunches of grapes. It displays the pale colouring and high detail typical of the Chelsea factory. The seals often feature a base with carved agate or similar which would have been added by a jeweller after the item left the workshop. This piece, however, does not