Service Availability: This specific pairing is currently unavailable for our direct-to-recipient Letter Service in England.
One afternoon, J saw A struggling for an extra hand while working behind the scenes on the House.
He showed her something she had worn when she was younger, and immediately, the memory warmed her heart.
When it comes to romance, A has always found flowers pretty, but of limited practical use beyond acting as a biological counter until their deaths. She has long preferred unsuspecting instruments that can serve a second purpose while still reinforcing her femininity—or, quite simply, things that are cute with an edge.
In this case, the edge is quite literal.
And serrated.
The accompanying correspondence card was designed by J and features a watch that belonged to him—not as a nod to earthly time, but rather, to the marriage of mechanical precision, human engineering, and beauty.
For any couple living through difficult circumstances, the piece is a reminder that devotion need not always arrive as flowers.
Sometimes, it arrives as the right instrument at precisely the right moment.
A contemporary steel hair slide, chosen by the House for its practical elegance, accompanies the original Ab Aeterno correspondence card designed around the object’s place within the story. Concealed within its compact form are a small Phillips-head screwdriver, flat screwdriver, cutter, centimetre ruler, and wrench—allowing it to function both as a hair accessory and as a discreet little working instrument.
The Words
For the times I cannot be with you,
let this carry you
through your day.The card is presented in landscape format, allowing the watch illustration and message to unfold horizontally across the composition.
Product Features
Included with Standard Orders: A contrasting blue-grey envelope and crimson Ab Aeterno peel-and-stick wax seal mounted on black grosgrain ribbon.
To keep it as a bookmark: Leave the ribbon intact.
To seal the envelope: Enclose the card and close the flap. Cut the long ribbon just above the seal. The short ribbon below may be trimmed or left to dangle. Peel away the backing and press the seal into place.
Dimensions: 5 × 7 inches
Premium Archival Paper: Printed on ultra-premium Mohawk Superfine 324 GSM / 120 lb Cover card stock with a matte finish. Acid-free and pH-neutral, the paper is designed for long-term preservation and resistance to yellowing or degradation over time.
Card Origin: Printed in England
Interior: Left blank for your own dedication, message, or correspondence
Hair Slide: Contemporary steel multipurpose hair slide selected by the House for its practical elegance
Hair Slide Dimensions: 56 × 21.5 mm / 2.2 × 0.85 in
Integrated Tools: Small Phillips-head screwdriver, flat screwdriver, cutter, centimetre ruler, and wrench
Use: Designed to function both as a hair accessory and as a compact practical instrument
Shipping: Free shipping within the United States
Care Instructions:
Gently wipe the card with a soft, clean, dry cloth, moving from the center outward.The hair slide is steel; care for it as you would any steel accessory. Keep it dry when not in use, avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, and wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth as needed.
When worn in the hair, the slide should sit in its intended flat orientation. It is designed to secure the hair without cutting it when positioned properly. Avoid placing or pulling the slide through the hair at a sharp or approximately 90-degree edge-on angle, as improper positioning may catch, pull, or damage the hair.
As with any steel accessory or multipurpose object, use reasonable care when handling. Ab Aeterno is not responsible for injury, hair damage, or other loss resulting from improper positioning, misuse, modification, or careless handling.
Service Availability: This specific pairing is currently unavailable for our direct-to-recipient Letter Service in England.
One afternoon, J saw A struggling for an extra hand while working behind the scenes on the House.
He showed her something she had worn when she was younger, and immediately, the memory warmed her heart.
When it comes to romance, A has always found flowers pretty, but of limited practical use beyond acting as a biological counter until their deaths. She has long preferred unsuspecting instruments that can serve a second purpose while still reinforcing her femininity—or, quite simply, things that are cute with an edge.
In this case, the edge is quite literal.
And serrated.
The accompanying correspondence card was designed by J and features a watch that belonged to him—not as a nod to earthly time, but rather, to the marriage of mechanical precision, human engineering, and beauty.
For any couple living through difficult circumstances, the piece is a reminder that devotion need not always arrive as flowers.
Sometimes, it arrives as the right instrument at precisely the right moment.
A contemporary steel hair slide, chosen by the House for its practical elegance, accompanies the original Ab Aeterno correspondence card designed around the object’s place within the story. Concealed within its compact form are a small Phillips-head screwdriver, flat screwdriver, cutter, centimetre ruler, and wrench—allowing it to function both as a hair accessory and as a discreet little working instrument.
The Words
For the times I cannot be with you,
let this carry you
through your day.The card is presented in landscape format, allowing the watch illustration and message to unfold horizontally across the composition.
Product Features
Included with Standard Orders: A contrasting blue-grey envelope and crimson Ab Aeterno peel-and-stick wax seal mounted on black grosgrain ribbon.
To keep it as a bookmark: Leave the ribbon intact.
To seal the envelope: Enclose the card and close the flap. Cut the long ribbon just above the seal. The short ribbon below may be trimmed or left to dangle. Peel away the backing and press the seal into place.
Dimensions: 5 × 7 inches
Premium Archival Paper: Printed on ultra-premium Mohawk Superfine 324 GSM / 120 lb Cover card stock with a matte finish. Acid-free and pH-neutral, the paper is designed for long-term preservation and resistance to yellowing or degradation over time.
Card Origin: Printed in England
Interior: Left blank for your own dedication, message, or correspondence
Hair Slide: Contemporary steel multipurpose hair slide selected by the House for its practical elegance
Hair Slide Dimensions: 56 × 21.5 mm / 2.2 × 0.85 in
Integrated Tools: Small Phillips-head screwdriver, flat screwdriver, cutter, centimetre ruler, and wrench
Use: Designed to function both as a hair accessory and as a compact practical instrument
Shipping: Free shipping within the United States
Care Instructions:
Gently wipe the card with a soft, clean, dry cloth, moving from the center outward.The hair slide is steel; care for it as you would any steel accessory. Keep it dry when not in use, avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, and wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth as needed.
When worn in the hair, the slide should sit in its intended flat orientation. It is designed to secure the hair without cutting it when positioned properly. Avoid placing or pulling the slide through the hair at a sharp or approximately 90-degree edge-on angle, as improper positioning may catch, pull, or damage the hair.
As with any steel accessory or multipurpose object, use reasonable care when handling. Ab Aeterno is not responsible for injury, hair damage, or other loss resulting from improper positioning, misuse, modification, or careless handling.
