Alas Poor Cupid Wax Seal
Rare Victorian paste Tassie intaglio
Features Cupid on a see-saw, weighed down by a sack, possibly of spuds!
Why we love it
Well, well, well, what do we have here? An extremely rare Tassie, that’s what. So rare we’d never even seen this one before it arrived at Bauble Magpie HQ.
It’s that loveable lover of love, Cupid. But oh no, he’s got himself in a spot of bother! He’s stuck at the top end of a see-saw, feet dangling in mid-air. The see-saw represents life’s ups and downs – an image favoured by the Victorians.
But all is not well. The see-saw is weighed down by a knapsack of something heavy. Maybe there’s mischief afoot. Some trickster teaching Cupid a lesson perhaps. In any event our beloved cherub is well and truly snookered, as reflected in the motto: ‘Alas Poor Cupid’. Well. Quite.
Wear this as your talisman to remind you love is not a given. It can get itself into a right old pickle when faced with the capricious and multifarious trials and tribulations of our very existence.
Protect love. Nurture it. Keep it front and centre. Obstacles may try to scupper it, but only if you let them.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 18 × 10 × 6 mm |
|---|---|
| Era | Victorian |
| Seal colour | Yellow |
| Seal material | Yellow paste to mimic citrine |
| Seal shape | Cushioned rectangle with facet back detail |
| Condition | Excellent antique condition |
| Dimensions | 18 x 15.5 x 7mm |
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 however if you’d like to set it as a Gemstone Bezel Pendant or 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.







