Antique Carved Reverse Painted Intaglio, Mother-of-Pearl, Gold Brooches ... (Total: 2 Items)

Antique Carved Reverse Painted Intaglio, Mother-of-Pearl, Gold Brooches Stones: Carved rock crystal quartz; mother-of-pearl Element: Paint Metal: 12k gold (Cocker Spaniel); 9k gold (Border Terrier) Gross Weight: 11.54 grams Dimensions: 2-3/8 inches x ¾ inch (Cocker Spaniel); 1-1/4 inches x ½ inch (Border Terrier) HID09710052018 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition Report: Colored Gems:Type(s): Rock Crystal Quartz, Mother-of-PearlShape(s): CarvedCount: 1 - 25Avg Quality: GoodMetals:GoldOverall Condition: Very GoodCondition Notes: Essex crystal jewelry reached its height of popularity during the High Victorian, Late Victorian, and Edwardian periods, from approximately 1860 through the 1920s. These distinctive reverse-painted crystals often featured beloved animals, sporting scenes, and sentimental motifs, making them treasured keepsakes of the era. Exquisite in their detail and wonderfully lifelike, these charming canine portraits seem to invite a gentle touch. One can almost feel the silky softness atop the Cocker Spaniel’s head or imagine affectionately ruffling the wiry little ears of the Border Terrier. Each expressive face captures something truly magical: the quiet devotion, unconditional affection, and unspoken understanding that have bound humans and their beloved animal companions together for centuries. More than beautifully rendered portraits, these are heartfelt tributes to the extraordinary bond between man and dog. The Cocker Spaniel is set in 12k gold while the Border Terrier is set in 9k gold; the latter bearing English hallmarks for Birmingham. Metals verified using XRF technology. 12k gold gross weight = 7.07 grams 9k gold gross weight = 4.48 grams