Wax seal pendant with a wing crest, and motto in Latin "How Much Trivial Stuff There Is In The World". Antique wax seal jewelry in solid bronze symbolizing a person of depth, fond of speculating on the vanity of life.
The motto framing this piece reads in Latin:
Quantum Est In Rebus Inane
(How Much Folly There Is In Human Affairs)
Oh, the worries of mankind!
How much trivial stuff there is in the world!
The pendant represents a person of depth and substance.
The wax seal depicts a sinister wing crest above a shield with symbols of life, wisdom and hope of greater glory (tree, serpent and crescent).
The wing has a special meaning of protection. In the upper part of the wing is a tiny star, a symbol for excellence.
The antique seal impression used in making this pendant dates back to the early 1800's, it originates from England.
Note:
* this listing is for one wax seal pendant
* no frills - shipped with no meaning card, no gift packaging
* the pendant is made of solid bronze
* the size is about 22x25mm
The wax seal charms are made by hand in Myrtle Beach, SC by RQP Studio.
Please note that the charm has been through a oxidization process to give it an antique, vintage patina. The antique seal has been pressed into the bronze by hand, and this makes each and every wax seal charm unique. The charms are hallmarked on the back with the RQP logo stamp. The wax seal charm you will receive is similar to the ones in the pictures.
Helpful hints:
* Some of the images (above) of the wax seal charms have been photographed close-up. If you have a hard time imagining the size of the charms, then it can be helpful to physically draw the dimensions of the wax seal charm on a piece of paper.
*You can type in the words "mm to in" into Google's search box, that will give you a quick converter if you prefer the dimensions measured in inches.
The motto framing this piece reads in Latin:
Quantum Est In Rebus Inane
(How Much Folly There Is In Human Affairs)
Oh, the worries of mankind!
How much trivial stuff there is in the world!
The pendant represents a person of depth and substance.
The wax seal depicts a sinister wing crest above a shield with symbols of life, wisdom and hope of greater glory (tree, serpent and crescent).
The wing has a special meaning of protection. In the upper part of the wing is a tiny star, a symbol for excellence.
The antique seal impression used in making this pendant dates back to the early 1800's, it originates from England.
Note:
* this listing is for one wax seal pendant
* no frills - shipped with no meaning card, no gift packaging
* the pendant is made of solid bronze
* the size is about 22x25mm
The wax seal charms are made by hand in Myrtle Beach, SC by RQP Studio.
Please note that the charm has been through a oxidization process to give it an antique, vintage patina. The antique seal has been pressed into the bronze by hand, and this makes each and every wax seal charm unique. The charms are hallmarked on the back with the RQP logo stamp. The wax seal charm you will receive is similar to the ones in the pictures.
Helpful hints:
* Some of the images (above) of the wax seal charms have been photographed close-up. If you have a hard time imagining the size of the charms, then it can be helpful to physically draw the dimensions of the wax seal charm on a piece of paper.
*You can type in the words "mm to in" into Google's search box, that will give you a quick converter if you prefer the dimensions measured in inches.