{"product_id":"georgian-9ct-gold-carnelian-seal-with-intaglio-of-a-moth-and-flame-candle","title":"Georgian 9ct Gold Carnelian Seal with Intaglio of a Moth and Flame (Candle)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe English love a good pun and this is a great example. A Georgian seal dating 1800s-1820s, engraved with 'Mon plaisir me coûte la vie' meaning 'My pleasure is costing me my life' with an engraved candle (flame) and a moth. This seal is meaning literally 'like a moth to a flame', as a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e moth are instinctually attracted to a flame. It is as if the flamed “pulls” the moth toward it. \u003c\/span\u003eThis idiom alludes figuratively to this inexorable attraction. We wonder what was the original owner's weakness?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeals were used in the past for sealing letters or important documents. They can, of course, still be used for this today - as well as be worn on a fine gold chain around the neck or wrist. They are the most delightful miniature works of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40306203328651,"sku":"269N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/georgian-9ct-gold-carnelian-seal-with-intaglio-of-a-moth-and-flame-candle-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-751258.jpg?v=1751896796","url":"https:\/\/parkinandgerrish.com\/it\/products\/georgian-9ct-gold-carnelian-seal-with-intaglio-of-a-moth-and-flame-candle","provider":"Parkin and Gerrish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}