The Salamander

the salamander and the secret fire.

The personal emblem of Francis I of France (1494–1547), featuring a salamander surrounded by flames and crowned, accompanied by the Latin motto “NVTRISCO ET EXTINGVO”.
The motto “Nutrisco et extinguo” translates to “I nourish and I extinguish” or “I feed on the good fire and extinguish the bad”.
It represents resilience, survival, and the king’s personal motto, reflecting his dedication to humanism and the arts.
Brass charm, quenched in burning water… 1 3/4 inches in size
This is hand made and requires 8 weeks before shipping at minimum.