$68.00
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Sinking ship wax seal necklace pendant ... a sinking ship in the presence of the rainbow is surrounded by the sentiment QUID TU, SI PEREO?
which if Latin translates TO WHAT AVAIL IF I PERISH?
but in Italian it translates WHEN YOU SEE IT

Queen Elizabeth delighted in these whimsical impress devices that helped to convey her sentiments and this was one of her favorites! A hopeful token without good effects.

“Be thou the rainbow in the storms of life. The evening beam that smiles the clouds away, and tints tomorrow with prophetic ray.” - Lord Byron

- symbolism -
In heraldry, a ship is symbolic of a sea voyage and a rainbow represents good times after bad.

- approximate measurement - 5/8” (16mm x 17mm)
- shown with an old US dime for scale
- wax seal charm metal - sterling silver (.925 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 a Victorian Era (1837 - 1901) glass block wax seal.

More chains, charm catchers and swivel fobs are available here.

More ship wax seal jewelry is available here.

The sea serpent charm holder is available here.

Impressed with history!