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Pair of 18 carat gold reverse intaglio Greyhound crystal cufflinks A pair of 18 carat gold mother of pearl backed reverse intaglio Greyhound crystal cufflinks. Each cufflink carved with a different image of the Greyhound in coursing motion.
The idea clearly derived from Eadweard Muybridge’s study of the Greyhound’s gait, conducted as part of his very famous study of various animals in motion, ca. 1878–1879. Muybridge’s work changed how artists painted the likes of Greyhounds and horses in motion. Very unusual crystals, clearly commissioned by a very proud owner. Marked to the bar and ring “18ctâ€, with further indecipherable poinçon marks. Complete with original gilt tooled leather box.
French, circa 1885
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Greyhound |
Yr: 1885 |
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A 9 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal pendant of a Cocker Spaniel by Ernest.M. Pradier (English 1881-1967) A mid 20th century 9 carat gold reverse intaglio square mother of pearl backed crystal of a Cocker Spaniel pendant by Ernest.M. Pradier (English 1881-1967). Privately commissioned from Pradier as the ‘crystal’ 15th wedding anniversary present from Reginald Arthur Nelsey to his wife Flora Lilian Nelsey (nee Seymour) in 1948. The Pradier family originated in Belgium and were perhaps the most skilled exponents of this art supplying fashionable jewellery across the world. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. English, 1948.
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Spaniel (Cocker) |
Yr: 1948 |
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A reverse intaglio crystal of Sealyham A reverse intaglio crystal of Sealyham standing on grassland. Interestingly set in a 14 carat gold frame designed ads the dog's collar and lead. Marked "14K"
Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.
English crystal, circa 1920, American setting
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Sealyham Terrier |
Yr: 1920 |
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Reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a Poodle A reverse intaglio crystal brooch depicting as head and shoulders study of a black Poodle. Interesting mounted in 14 carat gold with platinum detail with the dog’s lead.
The crystal carving and painting possibly the work of Ernst Marius Pradier (English, b.1881), and American gold set, possibly commissioned through "The Crossroads of Sport Inc New York"
Marked to the reverse “14k”. English / America circa 1960’s.
Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals
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Poodle |
Yr: 1960 |
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Gold mounted reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a Bulldog A gold mounted reverse intaglio crystal of the Bulldog from Philip Reinagle RA (1749-1833) 1790 painting. Philip Reinagle's painting was later published in Taplin’s “Sportsman's Cabinet” of 1803. The crystal in rope and petal gold mount.
In the celebrated “The Practical Book of the Dog” by Edward C Ash, published in 1931, he interestingly writes “Note the resemblance to the French Bulldog of to-day”.
English, circa 1880
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Bulldog |
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Reverse Intaglio Crystal pin of a Flat-coated Retriever Reverse Intaglio Crystal pin of a Flat-coated Retriever
A reverse intaglio crystal mounted to a stock pin, of a Flat-coated Retriever standing on grass. Gold set with rope decorated boarder around the crystal.
Signed to the pin 'G Clasens', and assayed with the French Eagle's head.
Complete with original box from Maison Alphonse and Georges Auger bearing inscription of 'AUGER, Joailliers- Orfevres, Place des Victoires, PARIS'
French, circa 1890
Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals
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Retriever (Flat Coated) |
Yr: 1890 |
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