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Find Out MoreAn unusually large and rare reverse intaglioAn engraved stone, the opposite of a cameo, with a recessed design cut below the surface of the stone. Intaglio designs are common for signet rings and fob seals. rock crystal of a cocker spaniel. The domed rock crystal has been carved on the reverse with a spaniel’s head and then hand coloured before backing it with a layer of mother of pearlThe iridescent inner layer of certain molluscs such as oysters or abalones which is used as a decorative inlay.. Surrounding the crystal is a dog collar in 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) gold. This was highly skilled work and pieces such as this brooch that can also be worn as a pendant are very sought after. It was made circa 1880 in Germany where some of the finest examples of carved rock crystal pieces were made.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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