Georgian "Bee Hive" Seal Fob
A Georgian era seal fob dating from the early decades of the 19th century, circa 1820. The body is ornately formed with floral and foliate motifs, while the base is set with an intaglio carved carnelian panel depicting a beehive complete with bees buzzing above. While the obvious meaning is related with hard work and industriousness, I do wonder whether there was a more comical double meaning... beehive = behave? The art of letter-writing was arguably at its height by the 1820s, and tongue-in-cheek wax seals were all the rage during England's Georgian Regency period.
Era: Georgian, circa 1820
Size: 20.3mm by 14.3mm
Stone: Carnelian agate
Marks: None, tested as gilt metal
Condition: Fair. Light wear to the metal consistent with age and use
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[Last updated: September 15th, 2025]
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