{"product_id":"antique-victorian-desk-wax-seal-falcon-crest","title":"Antique Victorian Ebonized Brass Desk Wax Seal - Falcon on Tree Stump with Thistle Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome 19th century gentleman's desk seal with a beautifully turned ebonized wood handle and a heavy, crisp brass intaglio matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seal depicts a classic heraldic crest: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA falcon close perched upon the stump of a tree sprouting, flanked by thistles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeraldic Symbolism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The falcon represents keen vision and determination — one who does not rest until the goal is achieved. The sprouting tree stump symbolizes resilience and new life from adversity. The Scottish thistles denote bravery, protection and endurance. The bar beneath is the traditional heraldic wreath. This exact motif — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efalcon on the stock of a tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — appears in historic English armory and was famously used as the badge of Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful age patina, deep engraving, and still produces a perfect, clean wax impression. A superb piece for a writing desk, letter writing, or collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49079390863611,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/9645\/8379\/files\/FullSizeRender_6c1bab53-8a6a-4acf-a34f-1b03fe6064e9.heic?v=1784315113","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbirdvintage.com\/products\/antique-victorian-desk-wax-seal-falcon-crest","provider":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}