No. 99639943

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Seal Antique
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€ 21
4 weeks ago

Seal Antique

Gilt metal intaglio "Dinna Forget" thistle engraved fob seal. The seal has a rectangular base set with dark green hard stone with a suspension loop, made circa 1880. The seal measures 27 x 20 x 12mm "Dinna Forget" is a Scots phrase meaning "Do Not Forget" or "Forget Me Not". It serves as a reminder of one's Scottish heritage, home, and important values like identity and family. The thistle is the national flower and emblem of Scotland symbolising bravery, courage, and loyalty, strength, unity, and friendship. In heraldry, it also represents defiance, austerity, and surliness. Wax seal stamps were used to create wax impressions for letters, invitations, or gift wrapping.

No. 99639943

Sold
Seal Antique

Seal Antique

Gilt metal intaglio "Dinna Forget" thistle engraved fob seal. The seal has a rectangular base set with dark green hard stone with a suspension loop, made circa 1880. The seal measures 27 x 20 x 12mm

"Dinna Forget" is a Scots phrase meaning "Do Not Forget" or "Forget Me Not". It serves as a reminder of one's Scottish heritage, home, and important values like identity and family. The thistle is the national flower and emblem of Scotland symbolising bravery, courage, and loyalty, strength, unity, and friendship.
In heraldry, it also represents defiance, austerity, and surliness.

Wax seal stamps were used to create wax impressions for letters, invitations, or gift wrapping.

Final bid
€ 21
Paula Martin-Calero Toro
Expert
Estimate  € 120 - € 180

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