Adorable Early Victorian Fox Seal modelled in high carat gold. A seated fox with appealing face sits atop a gold base that is decorated with a rope-twist border and adorned with game birds, their wings spread open. The base is carnelian with the intaglio seal a shield with cross and a stag head and beneath it a banner with the motto- ‘Finem Respice’ -Latin for ‘consider the end : live so that your life will be approved after your death; consider the consequences of your actions’ Complete with foliage carved bale High carat gold Measures Base 26mm x 23mm and 40mm tall Weight - 20.1g Excellent condition