{"product_id":"victorian-gold-antique-swivel-fob-pendant-with-graves-family-crest-bloodstone","title":"Victorian Swivel Fob Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn impressive Victorian swivel fob pendant, made in Birmingham in 1886 by Barnet Henry Joseph of Frederick Street.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted in solid 18K gold, this finely engineered piece features a rotating bezel set with two circular plaques: one in dark red carnelian, left unengraved, and the other in deep green bloodstone, finely engraved with a family crest. The bloodstone intaglio depicts an eagle holding a banner inscribed with the Latin motto \u003cem\u003e\"Per Sinus Codanum\"\u003c\/em\u003e—\"Through the Gulf of Codanus\" (the Baltic Sea). This crest and motto are associated with the Graves family, and the piece was likely commissioned for \u003cstrong\u003eSir Charles Brune Graves-Sawle, 2nd Baronet (1816–1903)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Member of Parliament for Bodmin.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant is fully hallmarked with a complete set of crisp British assay marks for 18K gold, Birmingham, and the year 1886, along with the maker’s mark \u003cstrong\u003eBHJ\u003c\/strong\u003e. It remains in excellent condition, retaining its sharp details and original structure.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA fine and historic piece of wearable heraldry with aristocratic provenance.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt measures 2.4cm x 2.5cm x 0.8cm and weighs 8.85 grams.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48652655722804,"sku":"1017810094","price":1345.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5091.jpg?v=1751364858","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/es-es\/products\/victorian-gold-antique-swivel-fob-pendant-with-graves-family-crest-bloodstone","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}