Antique Victorian travel intaglio seal set of 6 with silver case

Era: Victorian 1837-1901
Metal: Silver
Gemstones: Paste intaglio seals x 6 approx. 9.5x8.5mm they all vary slightly
Size: Case measures 5.3cmx12mm
Weight: 16g
 
What a useful thing of beauty! Travelling, but still need to keep on top of correspondence? Not a problem, pop this useful seal set, where the case doubles as the handle, in your pocket and off you go!
 
With 6 paste seals, of varying colour, there are three yellow, two blue and one clear. They are rather a sweet sentimental set, that cover all eventualities, but lean towards love and can be deciphered as follows:
 
Yellow- image of a magpie on a branch (implies one for sorrow) 
Blue- 'VITE' french for quick (implies urgency)
Yellow- clasped hands with 'FOR EVER' (implies everlasting unity)
Yellow- To Live & Die For What I Love 
Blue- image of flowers (forget me nots for remembrance, enduring love & loyalty)
Clear- image of envelope 'CROYEZ' french for believe (implies truth in contents)
 
Whichever seal is placed at the top of the stack in the case, becomes the one usable at the time.
 
There are some age related flea bites to the edges of the seals, but nothing of note. We have left the antique patina on the silver case, but this can of course be polished should you wish.