18th Century Derby Chelsea "Lying Lion" Porcelain Fob Seal love token It was made at the

It was made at the turn of the 20th Century

and remains in excellent condition

It was thought to be able to withstand burning in flames

set with a tricolor of coloured gemstones: red rubies

It dates from the late 18th Century

18th Century Derby Chelsea "Lying Lion" Porcelain Fob Seal love token It was made at theDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features a lion, and displays the pale colouring typical of the Chelsea factory. These seals would have been given as love tokens by the rich and famous of the day. This Gerogian piece is not set with a seal and displays the concave base and hollowed middle typical of the early Derby Chelsea period. From Bryant's The Chelsea Porcelian Toys