Antique "Essex Crystal" Reverse Carved Spaniel Dog Spaniel Intaglio Stick Pin gold loveheart Inside we have a portrait

Inside we have a portrait of a distinguished looking chap and a lock of his hair

apple green

The centre stone is the star of the show

Materials: High carat gold (not yet X-ray tested

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Antique "Essex Crystal" Reverse Carved Spaniel Dog Spaniel Intaglio Stick Pin gold loveheart Inside we have a portraitDescription: Essex Crystal is a misnomer of course but it's shorthand for these gorgeous, reverse carved intaglio rock crystals. We never get the dog breeds right, but this one is a spaniel? That's what we're saying anyway! Age: c1890 Victorian Size and weight: 7. 8cm top to bottom, top part is 1. 9cm across. 7g. Materials: Gold, rock crystal Condition: Good antique condition, its pretty dirty but most of the dirt is on the outside back, this could be