For You I Live Wax Seal
An antique black paste rebus (puzzle) seal featuring imagery of a yew tree, and an eye, combining with wording to make a secret message for a lover to decode
Why we love it
This Victorian rebus puzzle seal combines a mixture of words and images to decipher – how exciting!
The denouement is ‘For You I Live’ – the tree being a Yew Tree and the eye representing the word ‘I’
In the 1800s, people created secret codes and playful riddles to communicate their feelings in letters. This seal is the perfect embodiment of that trend, expressing deep feelings of love and devotion via this super-cute cryptic riddle. What’s not to love?!
Additional information
| Era | Victorian |
|---|---|
| Seal material | Antique paste mimicking onyx |
| Seal colour | Black |
| Seal shape | Cushioned rectangle |
| Condition | Excellent antique condition |
| Dimensions | 15 x 12.5 x 2.5mm |
| Shipping | Custom's duties, import taxes and/or tariffs are not included in our pricing and are the client's responsibility, Worldwide shipping is included in our pricing, Your piece will be shipped tracked and insured with DHL Express |
What would Emma do?
We’ve priced this piece as our Classic Pendant, however if you’d like to set it as a Gemstone Bezel Pendant, 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.
