Edwardian Owl Fob Seal Pendant

This wonderfully characterful antique novelty seal takes the form of a beautifully detailed silver owl, its watchful sapphire cabochon eyes lending the little creature a magical presence. Beneath, the stone seal bears the wonderfully intriguing inscription “Tennis July 13 1901”, preserving a tiny and tantalising fragment of someone’s life more than a century ago.

There is something irresistibly evocative about antique seals such as this. Created to be held and treasured, they often carry stories whose details have long since disappeared, leaving behind only the smallest clues… the mystery itself being part of their charm. Long associated with wisdom, intuition, and the arcane, owls have occupied a special place in mythology and folklore for centuries. Sacred to Athena in the ancient world and often regarded as guardians, owls in jewellery become amulets of protection, acting as a wearable reminder to look for magic in the world around us. 

A wise little owl with jewel bright eyes and wonderfully atmospheric patina, this piece feels particularly suited to autumn. One can imagine it worn over dark velvet and wool as the evenings draw in, keeping a little of the magic, mystery and romance of a bygone age close to the heart.
 
Whimsical, historic and delightfully unusual, this little curiosity is waiting for its next custodian.

"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."
 
~ Roald Dahl