snake wax seal necklace - don't tread on me
Wear a piece of history with this wax seal necklace depicting a rattlesnake under the famous words DON'T TREAD ON ME. The defiant rattlesnake is coiled into a figure 8 under a banner with the words DON'T TREAD ON ME. Meaningful wax seal jewelry.
- symbolism -
In heraldry, the snake is symbolic of wisdom.
The snake under the words DON'T TREAD ON ME represents strength, subtle defiance and resistance.
- approximate measurement - 1” x 7/8” (22mm x 215mm)
- the words are challenging to read because the wax seal from which it was cast is well loved and worn
- photographed with an old US dime for scale
- wax seal charm metal - fine silver (.999 pure and recycled silver)
- chain - a sterling silver cable chain with a spring ring clasp
- select the necklace chain length or just the charm at checkout
Hand crafted from an antique wax seal fob that likely dates back to the 1800's.
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Impressed with history!