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Lot 468

Lot 468

Agate seal for Major-General Sir Thomas Valiant

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Lot 468

Lot Description

Chalcedony carved to depict the arms of Major-General Sir Thomas Valiant (1784-1845) KCB and KH. 

Born in Scotland and married in Calcutta, Valiant served the Indian army from 1804 in the Bombay Lancers.
He died at Fort William, Calcutta, where a memorial was erected to his memory.

Dimensions: Length 3.6cms.

Era: 19th Century

Gemstone: Chalcedony

Postage: Free

Weight: 19.5

Total lot weight: 19.5

Surface scratches and minor marks. Slight wear to details.
Surmount loop shows base metal inner strengthening ring.
Chalcedony with frits and nicks, mostly to the edge of the shield. 
Electronically tests as approximately 12ct gold.
Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns. 
Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
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