Antique 18K Gold Essex Crystal Dog Pendant or Custom Ring or Brooch

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Antique 18K Gold Essex Crystal Dog Pendant or Custom Ring or Brooch

About the Item

This fine example of a Victorian period reverse carved and painted "Essex Crystal" Dog set in 18K gold was found in London. Carved and painted with charm, detail and sensitivity, I believe the dog portrayed is a Mastiff sporting his period collar. Interestingly, the piece is beautifully monogrammed on the reverse - but I am not sure how it was originally worn. At some time in the past, an old gold bar pin was glued to the back (mostly obscuring the hand engraved initials) which I was able to remove. (I'm still working on carefully removing the old, dried glue that remains) No indication of other fittings are present, so I am offering this gorgeous Dog either converted into a pendant or as it is now, with no fittings. OR, if you would like have a custom ring or brooch made, I am happy to discuss options and additional costs for your desired design. Including the beautiful gold bezel with twisted wire and beaded border, the substantial Essex Crystal measures approximately 7/8 of an inch in diameter (21.6 mm). The rise to the top of the polished rock crystal is a little over 5/16 of an inch or 9.66 mm. On my scale, the weight is 6.94 grams. Both the reverse painting and the rock crystal remain in very good to excellent condition. It's hard to capture the dimensionality of the dog in photos, especially with reflections - he/she has great presence and really seems to "pop out" of the background when viewed in person. Gold gilding is used on his/her Victorian dog collar, as well as a hint of metallics in his/her eye and highlights on his/her coat. The hand engraved initials on the reverse are "G F." A circular area at the center of the back was scratched by the jeweler that used adhesive to add the old bar pin, to make it adhere better. It's nice it was done that way, as opposed to soldering, as it preserved the painting in lovely condition and didn't destroy the monogram. The gold back could be lightly polished to diminish the scratches, and the remaining old, dried adhesive can be removed. - Please message me to let me know if you would like the Essex crystal Dog as a pendant or as it is now. (shipping will be immediate if you want the Essex Crystal as it is now, or up to ten business days if you wish the piece to become a pendant) - If you would like the pendant option please choose one of the two options, below: 1. a small 18K gold loop added at the top, center back with an 18K gold jump ring (round, approximately 5 mm inner circumference, or oval shaped 2. a fixed (immovable) 18K gold wire bail at the top, center back - Or, if you are interested in a custom ring or brooch or another style of pendant, please message me to discuss your ideas. You may wish to view my other antique animal themed items, as well.

Metal:
18k Gold
Stone:
Rock Crystal
Stone Cut:
Cabochon
Weight:
6.94 g
Dimensions:
Diameter: 0.88 in (22.36 mm)
Style:
Victorian
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Wonderful overall condition, with only some wear to the back where there was once a bar pin fitting glued over the monogrammed gold.
Seller Location:
Danvers, MA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3614221044882