This is the image of an Antique Wax letter Seal. This seal dates to the middle 1700’s and would have been used to seal correspondence. The seal used in the pendant is known as a ‘Tassie’ seal, named after James Tassie (1735-1799
This seal features the image of the Goddess Minerva. Minerva was a Roman goddess whose domains were medicine, poetry, wisdom, and handicrafts.
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She is equated with the Greek goddess Athena who is often depicted as and owl (wisdom).
This amulet is one of the larger ones in the SWALK shop and measures approx 38mm x 18mm. This is an approx. measurement as each SWALK amulet is made individually by hand.
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Wax Seal Jewelry......
Each piece offered for sale is an imprint or cast of an antique wax seal from my personal collection. I use 100% sterling silver as this has the strength and durability needed for a piece of jewelry that is to be worn for years. All the jumps rings, clasps etc, are also sterling silver and each part is soldered, also for strength and durability. My intention is to make a piece that could become an heirloom too and for it to last generations.
Each piece is individually handmade and therefore no two pieces will be exactly the same, they will however be extremely similar. The mark of the maker has been purposely left on the casts. The signs of age, cracks and tool marks all add to the charm of the piece and are an intentional feature.
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