Rare Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Painted Dog Ring, circa 1880

Rare Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Painted Dog Ring, circa 1880About this treasure: An extremely sort 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

About this treasure:

An extremely sort 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. What was once full of colour is now more muted and subtle on the eye.We love how prominent his features are, and he even is wearing a simple black collar. The backing is mother of pearl which gives him a subtle glow on the light. The more you look, the more detail youll seeing in his face. Its an exceptional example.

They have been set into a warm 15 carat gold bezel setting with a bold but simple style meaning all attention is on the lovely dog. Highly collectable and increasingly hard to find this is an amazing piece of history, art and antique jewellery



DETAILS

ERA: Victorian

MEASUREMENTS:

FINGER SIZE: R (UK/AU) 8.5 (US)

CRYSTAL DOME: 15mm approximately

WEIGHT: 7 grams approximately

MATERIAL/HALLMARK: 15ct (15ct 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.



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