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Record ID: NMGW3185
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Glass intaglio in copper alloy setting, probably part of a fob-seal. Oval, clear glass intaglio of a male bust, with beard, classical helmet and part of a shield, facing left. The surface is abraded but otherwise complete. The copper alloy (probably bronze) setting is also oval and incomplete, the conical handle and suspension loop are missing. No trace of gilding remains. Diameter 21mm - 18mm. The wearing of fob-seals became popular from the late eighteenth century onwards. They were worn conspicuously on a ribbon or a split-ring hanging from the fob-pocket. Copper alloy fob-seals wer…
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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