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Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring

$2,750
£2,076.98
€2,399.24
CA$3,874.36
A$4,149.44
CHF 2,230.71
MX$50,397.36
NOK 28,186.11
SEK 25,806.48
DKK 17,926.71

About the Item

Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden garden, beautiful carving highly detailed and painted, artistic past technique giving the subject trompe l’oeil effect Mounting hand made of solid 18 KT gold, close back with chased foliage to the band Fine wearable condition Technique: Rock crystal from Madagascar or Brazil hand polished by hand, with a progressively fine polishing tool to create a domed cabochon on one side and a flat back on the other. The design is drawn on the flat back/reverse side of the crystal cabochon, it is hand carved, and then painted by a master artisan Birds were much desired by Victorian ladies Fine wearable condition Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 reverse intaglio Essex glass of 16 mm. in diameter US size: 6.75 Measures: head is 18 mm. in diameter Weight: 5.8 grams Condition: very good commensurate to age and use
  • Ring Size:
    6.75 US, Not Resizable
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Napoli, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3709220028112

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