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Rare Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Painted Dog Ring, circa 1880
Rare Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Painted Dog Ring, circa 1880
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£945.00 GBP
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About this treasure:
An extremely rare and beautiful miniature work of art. This reverse painted crystal ring features a totally charming terrier looking out to the wearer. This would make an amazing addition to any jewellery lovers collection, especially this very unique example!
A technique that dates back to 1860, reverse painted intaglio crystal was first popularised by a Victorian gentleman called Essex. The reverse of a cabochon rock crystal is carefully hand carved into a elaborate shape and then painted forming an fine three dimensional image.
Here we have a fabulous dog, with a difference. What was once full of colour, the vibrant hues have worn to a soft white glow. Just as wonderful in its own unique way.
We love how prominent his features are, and he even is wearing a beautiful fine gold collar and lead. The more you look, the more detail youll seeing in his face. Its an exceptional example.
They have been set into a warm 9 carat hold band, however he is actually sitting within a higher carat gold bezel setting, which may indicate he started life as a gentlemans stick pin. The setting dates to the late Victorian era, so if this is a conversion it would have been created during that period.
Highly collectable and increasingly hard to find this is an amazing piece of history, art and antique jewellery
DETAILS
ERA: Victorian
MEASUREMENTS:
FINGER SIZE: O (UK/AU) 7.25 (US)
CRYSTAL DOME: 21mm approximately
WEIGHT: 11 grams approximately
MATERIAL/HALLMARK: 9ct (9ct gold)
Condition: Overall lovely antique condition with only a fine patina across the gold and band. As noted above the original painted colours has faded significantly worn.
Please note the antique box is for display only. However every piece is hand wrapped into our own beautiful boxes.
-Please feel free to take a look at all photographs for condition before committing to buy. We do not offer refunds so if in doubt drop us and email and wed be happy to help!
-We ship worldwide on all orders & parcels are sent fully insured and well packed in our signature pink boxes
-We accept all methods of payment, and orders will be shipped out within 1-3 business days.
-All customs information is declared and we are not responsible for any import duties or delays incurred.
> All of the jewels we work with are antique or vintage and as such they are sold ‘as seen. This means theyre not perfect. They carry the love and journey of generations who love them before. These jewels should be worn with extra and love and care.
An extremely rare and beautiful miniature work of art. This reverse painted crystal ring features a totally charming terrier looking out to the wearer. This would make an amazing addition to any jewellery lovers collection, especially this very unique example!
A technique that dates back to 1860, reverse painted intaglio crystal was first popularised by a Victorian gentleman called Essex. The reverse of a cabochon rock crystal is carefully hand carved into a elaborate shape and then painted forming an fine three dimensional image.
Here we have a fabulous dog, with a difference. What was once full of colour, the vibrant hues have worn to a soft white glow. Just as wonderful in its own unique way.
We love how prominent his features are, and he even is wearing a beautiful fine gold collar and lead. The more you look, the more detail youll seeing in his face. Its an exceptional example.
They have been set into a warm 9 carat hold band, however he is actually sitting within a higher carat gold bezel setting, which may indicate he started life as a gentlemans stick pin. The setting dates to the late Victorian era, so if this is a conversion it would have been created during that period.
Highly collectable and increasingly hard to find this is an amazing piece of history, art and antique jewellery
DETAILS
ERA: Victorian
MEASUREMENTS:
FINGER SIZE: O (UK/AU) 7.25 (US)
CRYSTAL DOME: 21mm approximately
WEIGHT: 11 grams approximately
MATERIAL/HALLMARK: 9ct (9ct gold)
Condition: Overall lovely antique condition with only a fine patina across the gold and band. As noted above the original painted colours has faded significantly worn.
Please note the antique box is for display only. However every piece is hand wrapped into our own beautiful boxes.
-Please feel free to take a look at all photographs for condition before committing to buy. We do not offer refunds so if in doubt drop us and email and wed be happy to help!
-We ship worldwide on all orders & parcels are sent fully insured and well packed in our signature pink boxes
-We accept all methods of payment, and orders will be shipped out within 1-3 business days.
-All customs information is declared and we are not responsible for any import duties or delays incurred.
> All of the jewels we work with are antique or vintage and as such they are sold ‘as seen. This means theyre not perfect. They carry the love and journey of generations who love them before. These jewels should be worn with extra and love and care.
