Seal

Gold fob seal set with a bloodstone. The setting is urn-shaped, while the bloodstone is cut with the arms of Admiral Thomas, 1st Baron Graves (1725-1802), a baron's coronet and the Latin motto 'AQUILA NON CAPTAT MUSCAS'.

Object Details

ID: JEW0063
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Seal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Late 18th century; early 19th century
People: Graves, Thomas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 39 mm x 30 mm x 25 mm
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