Wax seal charm depicting a tiny demi griffin rampant and with Latin motto "What I Wish Is Not Mortal". Antique wax seal charm jewelry in solid bronze.
The words framing this piece reads in Latin:
Non Est Mortale Quod Opto
(What I Wish Is Not Mortal)
What I desire is spiritual.
A heartfelt wish for love and happiness.
The Griffin has a special meaning of strength, courage and boldness.
The mythical Griffin is the most powerful and majestic of all creatures. With the rear body of a lion and the head, wings, forelegs and talons of an eagle, the combination makes the Griffin especially fierce. In heraldry, the legendary Griffin denotes strength, intelligence, courage and leadership.
The antique seal impression used in making this charm dates back to the 1880's, it originates from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Note:
* this listing is for one charm
* the size is about 15mm across
* no frills - shipped with no meaning card, no gift packaging
* the charm is made of solid bronze
The 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 gives a unique look to each and every wax seal charm. The charms are hallmarked on the back with the RQP logo stamp. The wax seal pendant 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 words framing this piece reads in Latin:
Non Est Mortale Quod Opto
(What I Wish Is Not Mortal)
What I desire is spiritual.
A heartfelt wish for love and happiness.
The Griffin has a special meaning of strength, courage and boldness.
The mythical Griffin is the most powerful and majestic of all creatures. With the rear body of a lion and the head, wings, forelegs and talons of an eagle, the combination makes the Griffin especially fierce. In heraldry, the legendary Griffin denotes strength, intelligence, courage and leadership.
The antique seal impression used in making this charm dates back to the 1880's, it originates from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Note:
* this listing is for one charm
* the size is about 15mm across
* no frills - shipped with no meaning card, no gift packaging
* the charm is made of solid bronze
The 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 gives a unique look to each and every wax seal charm. The charms are hallmarked on the back with the RQP logo stamp. The wax seal pendant 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.