Description
Wax seal necklace with pheon, a heraldic charge also called a broad arrow. The pheon symbolizes wit & strength. Antique wax seal charm jewelry in silver. This listing is for one necklace. Pheon (Wit & Strength) The pheon, a symbol of readiness to do battle, is the emblem of wit & strength. in heraldry the pheon is a charge representing an arrowhead with widely spread barbs. Its blades' inner edges are engrailed, the better to penetrate the quarry. The antique seal impression used in making this necklace dates back to the 1880's, it originates from Edinburgh, Scotland. Note: This listing is for one charm & an 18 inch delicate sterling silver chain Size of the charm is about 12x14mm The wax seal charm necklaces are made by hand in Myrtle Beach, SC by RQP Studio. This pendant is made of fine silver .999 (which is 99.9% pure silver), & a 18" sterling silver chain is included (sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver). Please note that the pendant has been through a oxidization process to give it an antique, vintage patina. The antique seal has been pressed into the silver by hand, & this makes each & every wax seal pendant unique. The wax seal charms are hallmarked on the reverse with the RQP logo stamp & a silver content stamp (.999) to show that the silver content is 99.9% pure silver. The wax seal necklace you will receive is similar to the ones in the pictures. Helpful hints: Some of the images (above) of the wax seal necklaces have been photographed close-up. If you have a hard time imagining the size of the charms, then it can be helpful to physically draw the dimensions of the wax seal charm on a piece of paper. You can type in the words "mm to in" into Google's search box, that will give you a quick converter if you prefer the dimensions measured in inches. Pheon Broad Arrow - Wax Seal Necklace Wit & Strength Symbol Antique Jewelry Spear Head
