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Victorian English Gold and Reverse Crystal Hunting Brooch

Origin

England

Period

19th Century

Materials

Yellow & Red Gold, Intaglio Carved & Reverse Painted Crystal, Mother-of-Pearl.

Dimensions

W.	1.5 in;	H.	2 in;
W.	3.81 cm;	H.	5.08 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1880s

Description

An English Victorian 18 karat gold reverse crystal brooch. The finely painted crystal brooch represents ducks in lift-off. The yellow and red gold frame is decorated with dimensional pussy willows intertwined with ribbon.

Reverse crystal intaglios are a rock crystal cabochon with an intaglio carved into the flat back and then painted realistically with oils, so that when, viewed from the top, the image has a three-dimensional effect. Finally, the back was sealed with mother-of-pearl, which preserved the painted areas. The motifs most commonly found were sporting themes -- horses, dogs, foxes and birds.

The technique originated in Belgium c. 1860 and was popularized in England c. 1860's by Thomas Cook.

Gemstones

Rock Crystal

Metals

Gold

Gender

Ladies'

Styles / Movements

Victorian

Dealer Reference Number

BO-16621

Incollect Reference Number

141109