18th Century Derby Chelsea "Lying Lion" Porcelain Fob Seal agate when the Prussian royal family

when the Prussian royal family encouraged people to trade in their gold and silver jewellery to help fund the war effort (against Napoleon)

some loss to the enamel and general wear commensurate with the age of the piece

and displays the vivid colouring typical of the Derby factory

supposedly

18th Century Derby Chelsea "Lying Lion" Porcelain Fob Seal agate when the Prussian royal familyDATE: 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