Antique 1853 English hallmarked solid 9ct gold 18ct gilded blue enamel watch fob pendant.
Detail.
Solid 9ct gold.
Fire gilded with 18ct gold.
Lovely bright colour of high carat gold.
Blue enamel detail.
Heraldic latin motto 'DEO ADJUVANTE LABOR PROFICIT'.
Translates as 'With God's help our labor is sucessful'.
Hand engraved detail.
Jump ring bail, hallmarked 9, 375.
Later engraving to the back 'N & D.C.L., 1929, DIV4 SECA, T. HOWE'.
Full English hallmarks to the back.
Hallmarks.
Maker - H.A.M.
Gold Purity - 9, 375 (solid 9ct gold).
Assay Office - Anchor (Birmingham Assay Office).
Year Made - letter E (1853).
Condition.
Antique worn occasionally before.
Well looked after and nice and clean.
The 18ct fire gilding isn't worn at all.
It has been polished and is ready to wear.
Please see all pictures.
Size.
Approximately -
3.4 cm x 2.3 cm overall.
Weight.
Approximately -
3.65 grams.
Chain for display purposes only and not included.
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