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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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Pug Set in fine 18 Carat Gold estruscan worked setting, Mother of Pearl Backed.
English, Circa 1880
Rare large finely carved and painted, and very three dimensional.
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Reverse Intaglios |
Pug |
Yr: 1880 |
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'Clover leaf' Reverse Intaglio Crystal Brooch Reverse intaglio crystal 'clover leaf' brooch of three crystals, Malteses, Jack Russell, Yorkshie Terrier, 18ct gold and rose cut diamond set, English, circa 1880.
Reverse intaglio crystal 'clover leaf' brooch of three crystals, Malteses, Jack Russell, Yorkshie Terrier, 18ct gold and rose cut diamond set, English, circa 1880.
Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals
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Yorkshire Terrier |
Yr: 1880 |
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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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