French LYRE Antique Wax Seal Fire Seal waxseal

- **French LYRE Antique Wax Seal** - https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/8cd748f91fb7c5051b6d1bc0a1fa1b6dc4d446b6.jpg A dealer friend once shared that this wax seal carries a narrative of affection. In ancient Greek mythology, Apollo, the god of light, music, and poetry, was captivated by the nymph Daphne. He serenaded her with his lyre, hoping to win her love. Daphne ultimately transformed into a laurel tree, and from then on, Apollo would visit the tree daily, playing his lyre and expressing his yearning, adorned with a laurel wreath—a symbol of his enduring remembrance and inseparable bond. https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/1c42558a8526d7bb280192e10548d240c7f32ebe.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/b09137c23a3f119dc625489cf1c1ab78de145f66.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/802d7734fac37ea03253edd54eca8fb2109bd6a1.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/870c01e652a91b759c646d788e90a26328a2d4e1.jpg Typically, antique wax seals feature a cylindrical form. More intricate designs might showcase carved patterns or inlaid silver embellishments. I've also encountered unique thematic variations, such as handles shaped like hands, or those adorned with cherubs or Napoleon's likeness. A lyre, however, is a design rarely seen. Its elegantly hollowed form is simply exquisite. https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/eebccea9d06652e804ecadd7fa288d0bd143f539.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/906f4b1f6e71e97ee46f1f0f7e89aec0d30366c6.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/08a257d96afb9a65eb32ae1acbfd70ba0e0e9a64.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/ffbcff0fb57c9cf73996ec678de26befe3407b26.jpg https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/54dcbf1910ab1be3ae8df1c4c90905398a0ae4b7.jpg The lyre, also known as the poetic harp, was once hailed as the instrument of the gods. In Greek mythology, when Orpheus played its strings, his melodies brought stillness to all creation, charming even wild beasts and seemingly pausing the very mountains and rivers. His lighthearted tunes banished melancholy, filling listeners with joy and vibrant energy. https://www.smilelife.tw/upload/html_editor/4bc595552a21daa013dd23ce633eff76898b4b8c.jpg 【Material】Believed to be silver-plated brass. 【Dimensions】Length 4.2 x Width 2.4 x Base Diameter 1.8 cm. 【Please Note】 ✓ The inscription on the seal is believed to be the script "M S". ✓ The silver-plated edges show slight wear, revealing the underlying brass tone. ✓ These are all signs of normal use. The photos were taken in natural light; the actual item will appear slightly less bright.