skull and crossbones wax seal necklace - FUIT - antique wax seal jewel
A wonderfully rustic skull wax seal necklace depicting a skull and crossbones above the Latin word FUIT which translates WAS.
- symbolism -
In heraldry, the skull is a symbol of mortality and a reminder that death comes to all living things and life is short so make now matter.
- approximate measurement - almost 5/8” (15mm)
- wax seal charm metal - sterling silver (.925 silver)
- photographed with a 1937 US dime for scale
- chain - a sterling silver cable chain with a spring ring clasp.
- select the necklace chain length or just the charm at checkout
- if you prefer an antiqued (oxidized) chain please note at checkout
Hand crafted from an 18th century red wax seal impression of a skull above crossbones.
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Impressed with history!