Cachet smokey quartz

A very fine gold and smokey quartz seal with carved figures of Triton and a nymph, surrounded by dolphins. The carving in mint condition. Europe, 19th century
Size: 3x2.5 cm

Weight: 9,1 gram


Instagram:Ah, if only Triton could play his shell like a trumpet and still the waves, today. Triton -half man, half fish-, a helper of mortals in difficult times, is superbly cut from smoky quartz in this 19th century watch fob seal. Carrying a nymph, the whole scene mounted in a beautifully ornate 18 karat gold frame. The seal has the initials C.E.S.