Description: A pair of the best Essex crystals I've ever come across!This fabulous little pair are reverse carved and reverse painted into the backs of genuine natural rock crystal cabochons, and depict a West Highland Terrier - westie - and a pug.Not only are they shown how the dogs looked at the time, their features have shifted due to breeding since then - but they're wonderfully stylised to the point of an almost cartoonish manner!They're absolutely tiny at just 17 x 10 mm and the details are so incredibly fine, with shading and how the light falls on their varied depths of carving, there's a realistic tone in the mix too. Each hair, each aspect of their expressions, right down to the reflections in their eyes. As all genuine Essex crystals, the way they're made creates a sense of depth and life that they seem to shift within the frame as they move. They have lovely solid gold backings that enhance and celebrate their colouration, and catch and reflect the light separately from the images.My favourite aspect of this piece is the dogs' matching collars - each has a big bell and you can almost hear them! A completely unique, tiny and amazing pair that get better the closer you get, and have to be seen to be believed.They're set into a pair of superb quality, solid 18 carat gold cufflinks and come complete with their associated high quality leather box of a similar age. They date to around 1900, weigh 9.0 grams together unboxed and are in stunning original condition, with no loss or damage. All my items are guaranteed 100% as described or your money back, so buy with confidence! What's more, I offer layaway deals so there's no need to let any of my listings slip through your fingers - just ask! For security all items are stored in a bank's safe deposit box and sent fully insured for peace of mind. If you like this one, click here to see my other items.
Price: 2500 USD
Location: Sale
End Time: 2023-11-09T17:09:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Type: Cufflinks
Metal Purity: 18k
Department: Men
Base Metal: Gold
Antique: Yes
Signed: No
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Metal: Yellow Gold
Jewelry Department: Fine
Main Stone: Rock Crystal
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Unbranded
Era: Art Nouveau (1895-1910)
Theme: Animals & Insects
Original/Reproduction: Original
Handmade: Yes
