18ct Essex Crystal of Grouse platinum they are in good condition

they are in good condition with some wear to the micro mosaics- overall

ornate mountings for diamonds

the jewelry sporting public demanded ancient objects-d'art in their retinue of treasures

And because the Victorians adored both sentimental and symbolic jewelry

and white agate (representing peace and protection)

18ct Essex Crystal of Grouse platinum they are in good conditionAn incredible Victorian essex crystal of a beautiful grouse circa 1890. This extremely fine Essex was created utilizing the classic technique of reverse intaglio rendering; to create the sense of three dimensionality, the subject was carved in intaglio, then painted in reverse, with highlights first, and base colors last. It is then pearled with a thin slab of mother of pearl, and presented inverted, so that a cabochon is cut of the forward facing