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Fob seal Long Caption: Metal fob seal set with a bloodstone. The setting is shaped like an eagle's claw. The bloodstone is cut with the arms of Graves impaling Paget and the Latin motto 'AQUILA NON CAPTAT MUSCAS' (the eagle does not catch flies). The seal belonged to Thomas North, 2nd Baron Graves (1775-1830). Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: JEW0062 Artist: unknown Date: early 19th century Medium: metal; bloodstone Size: 37 mm x 21 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.