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Seal
Gilt metal fob seal set with a bloodstone. The bloodstone is shaped like a step pyramid, and is engraved with the initials 'GB'. It is thought to have have belonged to George ('Beau') Brummell, 1778-1840: the Museum also has a folding reading/ magnifying glass inscribed with his name.
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Object details
| ID: | JEW0051 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Seal |
| Display location: | Display - Sea Things Gallery |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | early 19th century |
| People: | Brummell, George Bryan; Brummell, George Bryan |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 32 mm x 19 mm x 15 mm |