Antique "Essex Crystal" Reverse Carved Spaniel Dog Spaniel Intaglio Stick Pin gold loveheart The centre stone is the

The centre stone is the star of the show

Its amazing how the goldsmith has moulded the mount to fit (and given him some swanky gold legs

Antique patina

Inside we have a portrait of a distinguished looking chap and a lock of his hair

It is quite tarnished and would perhaps benefit from a very light polish - we tend to leave as found

Antique "Essex Crystal" Reverse Carved Spaniel Dog Spaniel Intaglio Stick Pin gold loveheart The centre stone is theDescription: Essex Crystal is a misnomer of course but it's shorthand for these gorgeous, reverse carved intaglio rock crystals. We never get the dog breeds right, but this one is a spaniel? That's what we're saying anyway! Age: c1890 Victorian Size and weight: 7. 8cm top to bottom, top part is 1. 9cm across. 7g. Materials: Gold, rock crystal Condition: Good antique condition, its pretty dirty but most of the dirt is on the outside back, this could be