I dont think I have ever seen a detailed discussion here on JB about the dating and identification of Fob Seals . So to recap a little about them - I am taking a direct quote here from the three graces website :- "It was in battle that the need for armorial bearings arose. In times of warfare it was the nobility, the land-owners, who were called upon for leadership, and each landowner would control his small group of illiterate men in battle. With the helmet of a suit of armor closed in battle it would have been difficult to identify the man inside, hence the distinctive coat of arms pictured on a shield and embroidered surcoat became an essential. Armorial devices were originally the prerogative of the upper class" So can anyone enlighten us on criteria for dating fob seals ? Maybe recommend a good book ? Stylistically what seperates a Georgian Fob / Seal from a Victorian Fob / Seal ? Is it simply a matter of closed settings and signs of handmade craftsmanship, toolmarks ? or is there more ? How do armorials on seals get identified ? - Where do people look to do this ? I figure you must need the understand the basics of heraldry to be able to do this ? I have a couple of examples to post. Will get pics done and put them up here.
Orignal From: Fob / Seals
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