Late Victorian Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Fly Insect Cufflinks

Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a convex form and then polishing it into a cabochon shape. An image is carved into the fl...

Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a convex form and then polishing it into a cabochon shape. An image is carved into the fl...

Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a convex form and then polishing it into a cabochon...

Fabulous double-sided cufflinks from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Each cufflink is crafted in platinum topped 14kt yellow gold and has two frosted rock quartz crystal faces which are s...

A simply outstanding rock crystal and gemstone insect pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This fabulous piece is crafted out of a relatively large...

A wonderful pair of enameled cufflinks from the Victorian (ca1880) era! English in origin, each 15kt gold cufflink has a double-sided design comprised of two oval discs. Each disc depicts a unique golf motif, which is illustrated in hand-painted enamel detail. The charming designs include golfers in various poses, captured in mid swing, or gently preparing to putt. All four of the golfers wear traditional attire, including old fashioned breeches, knee socks...

Carved crystal cabochons are painted on the reverse to portray two little black and white terriers. Perhaps the only thing more wonderful in the world than a pair of carved crystal cufflinks from England depicting man's best friend is a pair of carved crystal cufflinks from England depicting man's best friend in a beastly mood. Which is why I laugh every time I look at these cufflinks. From a distance, they're quite sophisticated. Perfectly appropriate for a weekend at Balmoral, should you ever receive an invitation. Only upon closer inspection can you see the tiny little frowns on each dog's face. In addition, the eyes look wide open in shock or alarm, as if the food bowl has inexplicably levitated from the floor and is now hovering above the refrigerator, entirely out of reach. The crystals have a diameter of approximately 15.66 mm and the gold toggles 25.64 mm long by 5.96 mm at their widest point, so these cufflinks should fit a range of different-sized holes. I live with three dogs myself so I am admittedly biased, but these antique English cufflinks are, I think, maybe the greatest pair of cufflinks ever created. They even come in their original box. Made near 1860, the cufflinks are hallmarked "WJH." The 18K metal fineness mark and other assay marks are less legible. The fact that these cufflinks have remained with their original and quite clever (you'll see when you remove the 'links) case is surely one of the reasons they are in such fine condition. I have passed on so many pairs of canine and equestrian-themed Essex crystal...

Cufflinks with Essex Crystals, these cufflinks are of finely painted dogs on mother of pearl and placed under Rock Crystal, these cufflinks are platinum with platinum dog bone eleme...

c1910 Beautifully detailed Essex Crystal reverse painted intagliol and 14K gold mounted cufflinks, featuring four horse heads of different pose and coloration. 1/2 inch diameter. Mar...

An exceptional pair of Essex crystal and 21 karat yellow gold, 21 karat white gold set cufflinks depicting fox's heads; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These except...

A fine and impressive pair of Victorian Essex crystal and 14 karat yellow gold 'horse head' cufflinks; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive antique horse head cufflinks have been crafted in 14k gold. The links have an circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal...

A stunning, fine and impressive pair of Victorian essex crystal and 18k yellow gold 'English Pointer Dog' cufflinks; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections. These stunning antique dog cufflinks have been crafted in 18k gold. The links have an circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal...