A very fine quality Regency period spinner fob seal, chased and engraved with flowers and leaves, and in the centre a scene with a recumbent hound loyally looking backwards over his shoulder towards his master..
The reverse side of the spinner set with an uncut chalcedony stone. 
 
Throughout history the image of hounds were used as symbols of loyalty and marital fidelity.
 
weighs - 36.33g
measures - 58 x 40mm
9 carat gold cased and chalcedony
English circa 1820 - 1830
condition - excellent