Victorian Dog Essex Crystal Pendant in 9 Carat Gold

A charming antique Essex crystal dog pendant, full of character and sentiment.

Originally created as a brooch, the piece has been converted into a lovely pendant; allowing it to be worn and enjoyed in a new way. The Essex crystal is framed within a beautiful twisted gold surround, which adds texture and an elegant border to the design.

The crystal itself is not backed, meaning the image subtly takes on the colour and tone of whatever sits behind it, giving the piece a unique depth and ever changing appearance when worn.

Within the crystal is a finely carved portrait of a dog, rendered with wonderful attention to detail. The little dog even wears a collar, capturing a sense of personality and affection that is typical of Essex crystal pieces, which were often created to honour beloved pets.

Over time, some of the brighter painted colours have naturally softened, a gentle sign of age that is commonly seen in antique Essex crystals. However, the charm and sentiment of the portrait remain beautifully intact.

A lovely and characterful antique pendant, perfect for lovers of Essex crystal jewellery, dog portrait pieces, or sentimental Victorian jewellery.

DETAILS

ERA: Victorian

MATERIAL/HALLMARK: 9 carat gold minimum unhallmarked 

MEASUREMENTS :

Brooch: 22mm diameter approximately without loop

Weight: 6.08 gram approximately 

Condition: As noted above there is some patina of wear to the rock crystal and gold, as noted there is no backing to the rock crystal.


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