Wax seal

[trapperart]

Got out this morning, weather was great. Found these things hunting the edges of a big soy bean field. I think the brass piece is the end of a big skeleton key. I think the carnelian piece is a wax seal? Opinions are welcome. Good luck to all. Art

 

[Stef45]

That is a really cool find in that Wax seal. Would love to find one. Congrats!

 

[Rustic]

Fantastic find, Trap, and what a beautiful imprint it makes. Congrats on a rare find

 

[DownNDirty]

Very cool wax seal-that's an excellent find. Congrats Art!

 

[bill from lachine]

Good going on the wax seal.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[DCMatt]

Victorian era (1880's) Lady Hope ring. Cool find!

 

[DCMatt]

Possibly older. This one has the serpent in hand and is said to be 1790's:

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[Johncoho]

Nice finds, Art. Keep pounding that place. I'll bet there is more there.

 

[trapperart]

Possibly older. This one has the serpent in hand and is said to be 1790's:

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It looks close lady holding serpent I have no idea what the meaning would be. Thanks for the input.

 

[DCMatt]

I have no idea what the meaning would be.

Back then the snake represented faithfulness and eternal love.

It would be a ring to give your lady before you leave for an extended period of time - like off to sea or war. Note Lady Hope leans on an anchor on the Victorian ring.

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Good find.
Would those rings be carved in, like a seal, or be in relief ?
Yes if that is only the edges of the field there should be much more.

 

[trapperart]

Back then the snake represented faithfulness and eternal love.

It would be a ring to give your lady before you leave for an extended period of time - like off to sea or war. Note Lady Hope leans on an anchor on the Victorian ring.

Thanks for the info

 

[CRUSADER]

Just a form of neoclassical design used in wax seals (which I think this is) / rings & Brooches in the late 18th & 19th C. If it were based on a Roman Goddess, it would be described as Lady facing Right Leaning on Pillar with transverse spear & holding snake.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very well done Art!

 

[Westfront]

Nice find TA. Must been some activity around. More to come!

 

[birdman]

Love the seal,been on my want list since a buddy dug one up 10 feet from me about 11 years ago.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Love the wax seal, nice dig Art

 

[Gridwalker306]

Beautiful find! I love seeing the old wax seals and you got a nice one.

 

[jude061]

That's just awesome.