Regency 15ct gold fob seal with carnelian intaglio depicting an allegory of Prudence and Charity two of the Christian Virtues.c.1820.
Perfect Roman setting.
Repousse gold surmount embellished with shells.
Intaglio 1inch by 7/8inch.
Prudence is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.It is classically considered to be one of the four cardinal virtues (which are, with the three theological virtues, part of the seven virtues). 
Charity is described by Thomas Aquinas as "the most excellent of the virtues".He writes "the habit of charity extends not only to the love of God, but also to the love of our neighbour".