Antique Victorian 15K Essex Crystal Maltese Dog Stick Pin, Pink and Gold Collar

This elaborate Edwardian 15 karat yellow gold decorative stick pin features a horseshoe and riding whip. The good-luck horseshoe has 14 pearls that fit nic...

An antique reverse intaglio crystal stickpin or lapel pin depicting a hunting dog. The dog painting was done on a reverse carved crystal and has a mother of pearl background. The cry...

A round Essex crystal stick pin, the cabochon-cut crystal depicting a bird, set on an 18ct gold rub-over mount, to gold pin fitting, circa 1900, the jewe...

A fine French equestrian related stick pin. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a wonderful Essex crystal image of a horse's head in profile. Marked to the stickpin with French hallmark...

A fine and unusual antique Victorian Essex crystal and 9 karat yellow gold dog pin brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. ...

We are delighted to offer this endearing and adorable antique Victorian brooch made c.1890. The brooch is fitted in a period box and we will include this in the price of this listing. This pin brooch is made in 15ct solid gold and features an intricate gem set cockerel head with old rose cut diamonds and a single ruby cabochon as its eye. The head is made and set in solid silver to enhance the diamonds' white shine and lustre. Whilst undeniably sweet and dainty, the craftsmanship is superb and very impressive - due to its small size, it can only be further appreciated upon seeing how detailed each element is with a loupe or magnifying glass. The accuracy and lifelike shape of the head despite its small size is a testament to the silversmithing and the manner in which all the gems have been set as if to replicate feathers is certainly an artistic virtuosity. Furthermore, the wattle of the cockerel features a very small yet accenting orange/red enamel that contrasts and completes the entire look. A modestly sized yet outstanding piece of fine Victorian animal jewellery...