George IV Fob Seal with Intaglio Portrait, Late 18th Century
Fob seal of George IV late 18th/Early 19th century, the black paste intaglio portrait of George IV as Prince Regent facing right, measuring approximately 1.03 in. x 0.81 in., fitted in a fluted mount with crown surmount and ouroboros bail, weight 19.4gm, length 1.89 in.
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- Intaglio - A term used to define a method of decoration most common in glassmaking and jewellery which involves engraving, carving or moulding an image into the background, leaving an impression, and leaving the top surface of the item flat, the opposite to relief carving, and also know as counter-relief.
- George Iv - George IV (1762 – 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from 1820, until his own death in 1830. From 1811 until his accession in 1820, he served as Prince Regent during his father's final mental illness.
In English furniture design, his reign from 1811 to 1830 is known as the Regency period.
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