18ct Gold Essex Rock Crystal Horse Racing Stick c.1880
Title: 18ct Gold Essex Rock Crystal Horse Racing Stick c.1880
Additional Information: Period c.1880 Gold 18 ct. yellow Length 8.8cm Total weight 9.54 g Condition Fine quality Victorian gold stick pin Essex crystal head showing a racing horse and jockey. To create this piece the rock crystal is cut into a cabochon (domed) shape and then worked from the reverse by carving into the crystal and then painting. It is sometimes known as reverse intaglio and gives the illusion of the painting floating in the crystal Essex crystal demands a very fine and delicate technique, this is a lovely example. The term Essex crystal comes from the work of William Essex, a much regarded Victorian artist who favoured this reverse intaglio technique for creating miniature masterpieces The stick is of 18ct gold, unmarked but testing as such.
Reserve: $729.02
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Condition Report: Very good commensurate with age. Without hallmark, tested as 18ct gold
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Title: 18ct Gold Essex Rock Crystal Horse Racing Stick c.1880
Additional Information: Period c.1880 Gold 18 ct. yellow Length 8.8cm Total weight 9.54 g Condition Fine quality Victorian gold stick pin Essex crystal head showing a racing horse and jockey. To create this piece the rock crystal is cut into a cabochon (domed) shape and then worked from the reverse by carving into the crystal and then painting. It is sometimes known as reverse intaglio and gives the illusion of the painting floating in the crystal Essex crystal demands a very fine and delicate technique, this is a lovely example. The term Essex crystal comes from the work of William Essex, a much regarded Victorian artist who favoured this reverse intaglio technique for creating miniature masterpieces The stick is of 18ct gold, unmarked but testing as such.
Reserve: $729.02
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined Shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from United Kingdom.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided when you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Very good commensurate with age. Without hallmark, tested as 18ct gold
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