"Always at Home" Silver Charm

THE STORY:

This little snail and the French phrase "Toujours Chez Moi" was originally etched in the bottom of a Victorian intaglio seal from the late 1800s–a time when written correspondence was the main form of long distance communication. The French motto “Toujours Chez Moi” translates to “Always at Home” in English. The phrase could signify many things, such as self assurance and finding "home" in many places, people, or even yourself.

We've created a limited edition of 50 impressions, in sterling silver, of this “Toujours Chez Moi” intaglio from Brooke's personal collection. Each charm is one-of-a-kind, made by hand individually, and each truly unique in their own right. Once the entire edition sells through, they'll officially all be gone, and we'll never make another.

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Each charm measures an average of .5-.75" in width, is one-of-a-kind, varies slightly in shape, and comes with a simple bail attached. If you would like a swivel clasp added to your charm, click here to add to your cart. 

Every charm is individually engraved with its edition number on the back. Send us an email at hello@glenandeffie.com to customize the back with engraving.

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The History of Intaglio Seals

With letters the main form of correspondence prior to the 1900s, intaglio seals were used to seal papers and documents with wax to ensure they remained unopened until it reached its intended recipient. These seals often held personal initials, family crests, heraldry, and other meaningful imagery. Owning a desk seal was a necessity for the middle and upper classes, but those who were too poor to afford such a luxury or were illiterate relied on a local scribe. These scribes would not only dictate messages, but the sender would choose from their assortment of seals as a preview to the message inside their letter.