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Antique Bulldog Essex Crystal Stickpin
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All our dog and bulldog lover's take note. Adorable, this is a charming, finely made Essex crystal stickpin in the image of a bulldog with a typical Victorian wide leather collar with brass studs. Carved rock crystal quartz has been carved out from the reverse and painted with care. It...
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Boston Terrier Essex Crystal Brooch
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A pert Boston Terrier has been artfully portrayed within rock crystal.Termed an Essex crystal, a half dome of clear rock crystal was hand-carved from the reverse. It was then painted in the image of this charming black and white dog and was then backed with mother of pearl.In three dimensions,...
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Forever Companion - Essex Crystal Collie Dog Brooch
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Carved and painted in exacting detail, this Essex crystal collie dog brooch serves as your companion through the years.Carved out of rock crystal from the reverse, then hand-painted in hues ranging from umber to chocolate brown, tan, white and gray, this handsome pup in profile gazes to the left. Its...
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Carved Essex Crystal African Violet Flower Brooch
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Antique and dating to circa 1900, this brooch is a wearable poesy of blooms year-round.Royal purple African violets cascade from a woven basket. Carved in rock crystal from the reverse, this delicate tableau was then hand painted in realistic hues.Two shades of purple petals contrast with their canary yellow stamens...
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Victorian Essex Crystal Dog Brooch Locket
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The master craftsmen of the Victorian era have certainly demonstrated their extraordinary skills in this extremely sharp and vivid trompe l'oeil intaglio of a Newfoundland dog ready for its new home.Originating around the mid 1800s, this style of carving is referred to as an Essex crystal (or by the English...
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Eras of Antique JewelryAbout Victorian JewelryAbout Georgian JewelryAbout Antique Diamond CutsHelpful TermsBooksRelevant Links Helpful Terms & Glossary Berlin Iron Antique Jewelry During the Napoleonic Wars (1789-1815) as in many wars, the populous of the Prussian region was encouraged to donate their gold and silver jewelry and tableware for the war...