Bend, Never Break - Silver Wax Seal Necklace Bulrush Reed silver The 16th Century Latin motto

The 16th Century Latin motto refers to an abstract pictorial concept

The intaglio used in creating this charm is by Johann Pichler

(To Preserve A Calm Mind)

We may be happy yet

to be careful and hold back when in doubt

Bend, Never Break - Silver Wax Seal Necklace Bulrush Reed silver The 16th Century Latin mottoWax seal necklace with inspirational strength motto in French "Bend, Never Break", depicting swaying reed, bulrush. Antique wax seal charm jewelry in silver. The words framing this piece reads in French: Toujours Agit Jamais Abattu (Constantly Agitated, But Never Fallen) When the winds blow, be like the bulrush. Sway to and fro in the breeze, but never fall nor break. The antique wax seal used in making this necklace dates back to the 19th Century, it