Precious Victorian Integlio Essex Rock Crystal Doggy Pin

This Antique Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Dog Gold Stick Pin is C.1880-1900. In 18ct gold with 9ct gold pin, measures approximately 2cms in diametre and 6.5cms long. It is in original condition and perfect condition and it weights approximately 7.24 grams.

A painstakingly detailed art, the reverse intaglio is carved deeply in the flat back of a rock crystal cabochon and then painted with watercolors. The deeper the carving, the more detailed and realistic the painting in which the artist uses several tools and the finest of brushes. The first reverse intaglios were gold foil backed but to preserve the paintings, later examples were backed with mother of pearl. Portraits of different breeds of dogs were popular along with sporting and nature themes and were detailed with surrounds of diamonds or intricate gold work for lockets, brooches, cuff links and stickpins. This pin features an adorable silky terrier housed with a boarder of tiny gold beads and a rope boarder. It is the really a magnificent thing and it is truly unique. It would make a lovely addition to your collection of antiquity.

It will be sent in an antique box and we offer a 7 day money back guarantee and free postage within Australia. International buyers are most welcome.