Essex Crystal and 9 ct Yellow Gold Dog Pin Brooch - Antique Circa 1880

This exceptional, fine and impressive antique pin brooch has been crafted in 9 ct yellow gold.

The circular cabochon Essex crystal panel features a hand painted reverse intaglio, depicting a dog's head.

The circular design is bordered by a rope twist decoration.

The brooch pin has turned decoration to the stick pin fastening to hold the brooch securely.

This screw fit pin is detachable, allowing for the Essex crystal setting to be utilised in further jewellery items; this indicates the high quality of the piece.

This dog pin brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9 carat gold.

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Date: Circa 1880

This antique pin brooch is in exceptional quality, set with an impressive Essex crystal; the colour of Essex crystals can diminish over time, this piece however is in perfect condition displaying a solid colour and no deterioration.

The dog brooch is exceptional gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewellery/estate jewelry.

Diameter 1.7cm/0.67"

Height of setting 6.2mm/0.24"

Height including pin 1.14cm/0.45"

Across pin 7.5cm/2.95"

5.48 grams