Georgian "Can You Keep a Secret" Rebus Intaglio Seal Fob pietra dura Principal Old Pear Cut Diamond

Principal Old Pear Cut Diamond - 2

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Georgian "Can You Keep a Secret" Rebus Intaglio Seal Fob pietra dura Principal Old Pear Cut DiamondDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 Can you keep a secret? A cool antique seal fob dating from the Georgian period, circa 1820. The base is set with an intaglio carved glass panel, featuring a rebus puzzle. Popular in the Georgian period, the rebus puzzle or "pictogram" typically uses pictures, symbols or letters to spell out parts and syllables of words. In this case, a can for CAN, a yew tree for YOU and the rest "keep a secret". Maybe given to someone as a