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Unless You Change I Will Not Turn Wax Seal

An amazing antique blue paste seal to mimic aquamarine featuring imagery of a winged cherub blowing a weather vane

Text ‘Unless you change I will not turn’ surrounds the imagery

Why we love it

Depicted we see that naughty little love god, Cupid. He’s blowing a mighty heft of a puff towards a weather vane. His chubby cheeks are very endearing indeed.

But what’s it all about Emma?

Well. Hmmmm. Interesting one this because I think it hinges on if you’re a glass half full kinda bod or not.

So here are the possibly interpretations which are two sides of the same coin really.

Positive Paula: A declaration of secure love. Just carry on being exactly who you are, exactly just as you are and know that my love will stand firm; dependable and loyal for all eternity.

Negative Nancy: If you change then you’re stuffed.

Don’t grow. Don’t evolve. Stay small. And then I can love you.

Change and my love may be taken away.

Which explanation do you prefer?

Is it assurance or a threat? Which one are you, Paula or Nancy?

Or do you read it a different way entirely?

In any event this seal is an absolute barnstormer. Probably the most favoured colour. With a Cupid. And an exceptional rare motto/motif. I’ve never seen another just like this one.

Flown away home.

Additional information

Era

Victorian

Seal material

Antique paste mimicking aquamarine

Seal colour

Bright blue

Seal shape

East west cushioned rectangle

Condition

Very good antique condition with light surface wear

Dimensions

14.2 x 11.7 x 4mm

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?

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