Regency 9ct Gold Dolphin Seal with Bloodstone Intaglio “Phyllis” feed-gender-unisex full of character and quiet

full of character and quiet drama

The textured yellow

It offered the depth of a gemstone with the joyful brilliance of finely cut glass

depicts a hand with the thumb situated between the index and middle fingers

At its centre sits a vibrant blue synthetic sapphire

Regency 9ct Gold Dolphin Seal with Bloodstone Intaglio “Phyllis” feed-gender-unisex full of character and quietA beautifully modelled early 19th century Regency gold cased fob seal, featuring an intertwined dolphin rising to form the handle, a motif rich with both classical and contemporary symbolism. The dolphin was a favourite emblem of the period: drawn from antiquity, associated with protection and safe passage, and adopted in the Regency era as a subtle nod to Britains naval triumphs under Lord Nelson. It also carries echoes of French royal iconography,