{"product_id":"antique-victorian-bronze-hand-snake-bracelet-figural-letter-wax-seal-desk-stamp","title":"Antique Victorian Bronze Hand Snake Bracelet Figural Letter Wax Seal Desk Stamp","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRare antique Victorian era bronze figural wax seal desk stamp. The hand itself is elegant, with long slender fingers, bejeweled with a ring on the index finger and ornate bracelet resembling a snake serpent wrapped around the wrist.  Finished with a matrix with intricate monogram of interlaced initials SH or HS, the H in this case having an additional bar across. This is actually the letter Ħ which is a letter H within the Maltese alphabet. In overall good antique condition with general wear\/surface marks commensurate with age and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHands were popular symbols during the sentimental Victorian era, made popular by the Queen herself, often symbolic of loyalty, strength, romance, fidelity, generosity, hospitality and stability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hand is the tool of tools. It represents strength, power and protection.  Historically, the hand has been and continues to be symbolic of greeting and friendship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor Victoria the snake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eembodied eternal love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and promised her a true 'happily ever after'. Snake jewellery reached its peak in the 1840's representing love, wisdom, and eternity. It was depicted on a plethora of jewellery including, rings bracelets, brooches, and necklaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"The Antique Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39679062671454,"sku":"595.294524468047","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2444\/7807\/products\/antiquevictorianhandelegantwaxsealdeskstampbronze7.jpg?v=1650304845","url":"https:\/\/theantiqueboutique.net\/products\/antique-victorian-bronze-hand-snake-bracelet-figural-letter-wax-seal-desk-stamp","provider":"The Antique Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}