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"Kit" by Gertrude Massey (1868-1957) SOLD "Kit" by Gertrude Massey (1868-1957). A tabby cat called "Kit", owned by the artist's daughter, Eva Massey". Set within original gilt-metal frame with pierced ribbon crest.
"Kit" was exhibited in 1900 at "The Fine Art Society's", New Bond Street, London "Exhibition of Miniatures of Dogs by Mrs. Gertrude Massey".
English, circa 1900.
Provenance by family descent. SOLD
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Morris Motors Crystal Brooch Reverse intaglio crystal 15 carat gold brooch. The image carved into the crystal is reputedly William Morris (Lord Nuffield - founder of Morris motors, 1877-1963) and his wife. Provenance: Dreweatt Neate 06/09/05. English circa 1905.
Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals
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The Power of the Dog by Maud Earl (1864-1943) and Arthur Croxton Smith (1865-1950) published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1911 The Power of the Dog by Maud Earl (1864-1943) and Arthur Croxton.
Smith (1865-1950) published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1911
This Edition de Luxe is limited to One Hundred copies signed by the Artist in ink. The cover in leather with gilt titles and signature, printed on thick art-paper with 21 tipped-in colour plates after paintings by Maud Earl, each with script about the breeds by eminent dog writer Arthur Croxton Smith. The breed chapters include the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Foxhound, Bloodhound, Pointer, Greyhound, Welsh, Scottish, Boston, Bull, West Highland White, Fox, Sealyham Terriers, Pekingese, Miniature Bulldog, Chow, Griffon Bruxellois, Pomeranian, Springer Spaniel and Miniature Poodle.
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Reverse intaglio crystal of a Bumble Bee. Gold set reverse intaglio crystal pin of a Bumble Bee. Mother of pearl backed and rope twist border. English, circa 1880.
For a similar crystal see 'The Art of the Jeweller A Catalogoue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum' edited by Hugh Tait, page 37 and 'The British Museum - Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria 'Mirror to the World' by Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe page 222.
Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.
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