You Hold The Key Wax Seal
This is a Victorian clear paste seal which we have transformed into a dreamy doublet using an antique mother of pearl gaming chip
Featuring imagery of a padlock and a key with the French phrase on the padlock reading ‘la clef est a vous’ which translates as ‘You Hold The Key’
Why we love it
Depicted we have a strong robust padlock juxtaposed against the prettiest of ribbons atop. The masculine set against the feminine perhaps?
Certain we can feel sure that the padlock denotes a carefully protected fortress of a heart. Impenetrable; forged in cold, hard, heavy metal.
And we can all understand an individual locking away their tender heart for fear of pain and damage, can we not?
Self protection and survival. But ultimately also sluggish and empty.
The relief is provided through the phrasing, you have the key.
The seal owner is giving a glimmer of hope that the recipient of their note may be the one to unlock the hefty iron shackle, to allow the warmth and joy and romance and hot damned sex to come flooding out right in their direction.
And frankly who could resist such an enticement?
Additional information
| Era | The seal is Victorian |
|---|---|
| Seal colour | Iridescent white |
| Seal material | A clear paste seal which we have made into a doublet using an antique Mother of Pearl gaming chip |
| Seal shape | North south oval |
| Condition | Very good antique condition |
| Dimensions | 19.5 x 16 x 3.6mm |
What would Emma do?
This piece is perfect to become an intaglio pendant or custom signet ring. We’ve priced this piece as our Classic Pendant and Three Arm Ring, however if you’d like to set it as a Gemstone Bezel Pendant or Chonky Signet, please do reach out to us and we will tailor a quote for you.
Why not visit our Flown Away Home section for design inspo, or check out our full collection of wax seals.
