1 ) French, circa 1910, 18 carat gold, reverse intaglio ‘Ruddy Shelduck’ crystal stock pin.
A French, circa 1910, 18 carat gold, reverse intaglio crystal stock pin of a Ruddy Shelduck inflight over a reeded waterbed. French, circa 1910.

2 ) French, circa 1910, 18 carat gold, reverse intaglio ‘Snipe’ crystal stock pin.
A French, circa 1910, 18 carat gold, reverse intaglio crystal stock pin of a Snipe in flight over grasses. French, circa 1910.

3 ) Circa 1920, 14 carat gold, reverse intaglio ‘Labrador crystal, "Cor de Chasse", French Hunting Horn set brooch
A circa 1920’s, 14 carat gold, reverse intaglio crystal brooch depicting a black Labrador Retriever’s head. Set within a "Cor de Chasse",, French Hunting Horn worked in gold with platinum detail. American, circa 1920.

4 ) Cocker Spaniel, American, 1930’s, reverse intaglio 14 carat gold set crystal brooch and pendant
A stunning large reverse intaglio coaching crystal brooch of a head study of a Cocker Spaniel. Mother of pearl backed and fascinatingly set in a 14 carat gold frame depicting the dog’s collar. The crystal was most likely carved by Ernest.M. Pradier (English 1881-1967), but American set. American, circa 1930. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

5 ) Griffon Bruxellois, Belgium, reverse intaglio 18 carat gold set crystal brooch
A beautiful large reverse intaglio coaching crystal brooch of a head study of a Griffon Bruxellois. The pampered pet wears a blue silk bow, and it’s collar is adorned with three gold bells. Mother of pearl backed and set in an 18 carat gold ‘Gordion Knot’ style frame. The crystal was most likely carved by a member of the Pradier family, prominent carvers in Belgium at that time. Belgium, circa 1890.

6 ) 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 “18ct”, with further indecipherable poinçon marks. Complete with original gilt tooled leather box. French, circa 1885

7 ) 18 carat gold set Victorian oval reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand in the livery of Bugatti Yellow
A 18 carat gold set Victorian oval reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand with seven up passing a mile stone. The carriage in yellow and yellow wheels,the livery of Bugatti Yellow. The reverse stamped “18”. English, circa 1890.

8 ) Victorian reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand diamond and gold set crystal brooch
A stunning reverse intaglio coaching crystal brooch of a Royal Mail coach on the road. Mother of pearl backed, in a superb diamond open backed silver set and gold mount. English, circa 1880. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

9 ) An 18 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal stick pin of a Smooth-haired Fox Terrier / Jack Russell set by Tiffany
An 18 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal stick pin of the head and shoulders of a Smooth-haired Fox Terrier / Jack Russell set by Tiffany. Complete with original box “Tiffany & Co New York”. Possibly by Pradier whose work was sold to Tiffany.

10 ) A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch.
A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch, unusually depicting the carriage head on. In original sculptured box bearing jewellers label “S Kohn & Co. Princess, St. North, Dunedin, Watchmakers, Gold & Silversmiths”. Kohn & Co, were jewellers in Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand, run by Mr Siegfried Kohn. New Zealand / English, circa 1880.

11 ) English, circa 1890 reverse intaglio running fox crystal brooch
An English, circa 1890 reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a Fox running across grassland. Mother of pearl backed. English, circa 1890

12 ) English, circa 1905 reverse intaglio Royal Mail gold set coaching brooch
English, circa 1905 reverse intaglio Royal Mail coaching gold set brooch. The coach at speed, with passenger up, wearing the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, and Post Office red wheels. Mother of pearl backed. Marked to the reverse “18” carat, and assayed to the pin. English 1905.

13 ) Cat & Maltese reverse intaglio locket
A rare reverse intaglio cat crystal with "Maltese" dog crystal to the reverse. Set in Gold locket, both crystals framed in old cut Diamonds. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals

14 ) A 14 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal Baume & Mercier hunting watch bracelet
A bracelet with a Baume & Mercier of Geneva gold watch, set either side with reverse intaglio crystals of hunters jumping white picket fences, then stirrups and associated tack. Possibly commissioned through / for "The Crossroads of Sport Inc New York". Marked to the reverse “14k”. Swiss / English / America circa 1960’s.

15 ) Circa 1900, 14 carat gold egg shaped reverse intaglio crystal pendant of a hare
A 14 carat gold egg shaped reverse intaglio crystal pendant of a hare in grassland. Marked to the reverse 585.

16 ) An 18 carat reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a cat.
A reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a head study of a cat, set in a 18 carat Art Nouveau frame. French, circa 1910.

17 ) 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.

18 ) 18ct gold reverse intaglio crystal kitten / cat brooch
Art Nouveau 18ct gold brooch, set with a reverse intaglio mother of pearl backed crystal of a kitten / cat. The pampered pet wears a blue satin bow. French, circa 1900.

19 ) A Victorian reverse intaglio crystal gold and pearl brooch of a four-in-hand coaching scene.
A 15 carat gold and pearl brooch set with a reverse intaglio crystal depicting a four-in-hand coaching scene. English circa 1900.

20 ) Reverse intaglio coaching crystal diamond pendant of coach and four in hand.
A reverse intaglio coaching crystal pendant of a black and blue painted coach with red wheels and seven up, in gold and old cut diamond millegrain platinum setting. The pendant fitting also with millegrain platinum set diamonds. Total carats approximately 1.8. The crystal marked “DEPOSE”, meaning it was registered in France as a exclusive design. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. French, circa 1890, diamond setting Edwardian.

21 ) A 19th century reverse intaglio crystal gold pendant of a Manchester Terrier
A late 19th century pearl backed oval reverse intaglio crystal in ornate gold set locket pendant of a seated Manchester Terrier. English, circa 1880. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

22 ) A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch.
A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch. The coach wearing Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels and Post Office red wheels. Mounted within a very fine rope beaded gold setting. English, 1880

23 ) Reverse intaglio crystal double sided game bird cufflinks
A set of reverse intaglio crystal double sided 18 carat gold set game bird cufflinks. Each cufflink with a different bird, including Partridge Pheasant and Woodcock to the other. Deeply and finely carved, and finely painted. Marked “18c”. English, circa, 1900

24 ) A silver gilt Schafer perfume bottle / flacon with a reverse intaglio cat crystal
A silver gilt Schafer perfume flacon with a reverse intaglio crystal of a tabby cat to the lid. Retailed by P&E Schafer of 27 Piccadilly. The crystal very finely carved and painted, and especially three dimensional. Marked inside the lid “Schafer 27 Picadilly”. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. English, circa 1900.

25 ) An 18 carat reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a cat
A reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a head study of black cat, set in a 18 carat and green enamel mount. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. Belgium, circa 1910.

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