A Chalcedony Watch Fob Seal, Mid-19th Century 3m

A Chalcedony Watch Fob Seal, Mid-19th Century 3mThis elegant mid nineteenth century watch fob seal features a finely carved chalcedony matrix suspended within a sculptural metal mount, created to be worn upon a gentlemans watch chain as both ornament and personal seal. Collected by Kathryn Hastings during the earliest years of her artistic practice, this was one of the first antique seals in her personal collection and appears throughout her early work, including some of the clear wax seals that

it reveals a shifting diamond pattern through the openings

Whether you're a lover of art

with the enigmatic symbol of the bat

commonly associated with faith

and even in mourning it points us toward renewal

The seal is a tribute to the enduring spirit of love

carpeting the forest floor with silent devotion

including a full skull and crossbones with the inscription "Es Fumi Sum Eris" (You are what I was

5-hour drive away

Understanding the Kathryn Hastings Technique

In Victorian letters

as well as crisp whites