{"product_id":"georgian-tho-lost-to-sight-wax-seal-necklace","title":"Georgian \"Tho Lost to Sight...\" Wax Seal Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dark green Tassie with red flecks displays the phrase “Tho lost to sight, to memory dear”. It's not actually bloodstone, but it was made to look like it. These glass wax seals were made by being pressed into molds and were quite varied in their colors; they could imitate almost any gem. They were wildly popular in the 19th century as miniature stamps - press one into a blob of hot wax on an envelope to send a message on the outside of your letter to tease what might be inside the letter. \"Tho lost....\" was a message often exchanged between lovers or friends facing long separation. The sentiment reflects the Victorian preoccupation with loss, distance, and the endurance of affection across time and space. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMATERIALS: gilt base metal fob, \"bloodstone\" glass seal, new 14k gold chain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGE: c. 1830\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: Very good - minor surface wear commensurate with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 5\/8\" x 1\/2\" seal, 18\" chain\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075298058522,"sku":"N3166","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0156\/5502\/files\/N3166-1.jpg?v=1793065158","url":"https:\/\/checkout.ericaweiner.com\/products\/georgian-tho-lost-to-sight-wax-seal-necklace","provider":"Erica Weiner LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}