26 ) Victorian reverse intaglio coaching crystal gold set stick pin of coach and four in hand.
A large reverse intaglio coaching crystal 9 carat gold set stick pin of a Royal Mail coach wearing Royal Mail livery, with Post Office red wheels. Gold backed and beaded setting. English, circa 1880. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

27 ) Victorian reverse intaglio crystal gold set stick pin of a fox mask
A reverse intaglio crystal 9 carat gold set stick pin of a fox’s mask. Mother of pearl backed. English, circa 1890. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

28 ) A late 20th century Blenheim King Charles Cavalier crystal
A late 20th century mother of pearl backed reverse intaglio crystal of a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel head study. German, circa 2000. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

29 ) An equestrian reverse intaglio crystal gold stick pin of a steeplechaser before a water fence.
An equestrian circular reverse intaglio gold stick pin of a steeplechaser before a water fence. The jockey in yellow and red silks. Fine ropework beading. English circa 1890. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

30 ) A reverse intaglio crystal stick pin of a yachting ensign of a dove
A circular reverse intaglio 18 carat gold set crystal stick pin of a yachting ensign of a dove. The dove being the symbol of peace. Marked to the reverse �18ct�. English circa 1900. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

31 ) A reverse intaglio crystal stick pin of a horse
A circular reverse intaglio 9 carat gold set crystal stick pin of a study of a bridled horses head. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. Circa 1900.

32 ) A reverse intaglio crystal stick pin of a cyclist
A circular reverse intaglio 9 carat gold set crystal stick pin of a Victorian cyclist riding an early chain driven cycle. Marked to the reverse '9ct'. English circa 1900. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

33 ) A Victorian gold set reverse intaglio crystal Boston Terrier stick pin
A Victorian bar brooch with a reverse intaglio crystal of a head study of a Bulldog set in 9 carat gold. English, circa 1880. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

34 ) 19th century reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a Bernese Mountain Dog / Berner Sennenhund
A 19th century reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a head study of Bernese Mountain Dog / Berner Sennenhund. Set gold mount with beaded detail. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. A rare and early depiction of the breed in jewellery. English, circa 1880.

35 ) An Edwardian motoring / Panhard car reverse intaglio crystal gold and diamond set brooch
A rare motoring reverse intaglio crystal gold and diamond set stock pin / brooch, Said to be The Lord Nuffield, then William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield GBE CH FRS (1877 - 1963) and wife with chauffeur. Though possibly Lord Dudly's four-cylinder chain-driven 1901 Panhard. English circa 1901.

36 ) A reverse intaglio crystal pendant of a Victorian steam yacht
A highly detailed circular reverse intaglio 9 carat gold set crystal pendant of a Victorian twin mast and twin funneled steam yacht. Five lifeboats clearly evident. Marked to the reverse “June 5th 1900, June 16th 1900, April 11th 1901”. English, circa 1901. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

37 ) Reverse intaglio crystal double sided Airedale Terrier cufflinks
A set of double sided reverse intaglio crystal, gold set Airedale Terrier cufflinks. Each link depicting a head study.. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. English, circa 1910

38 ) 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

39 ) Reverse intaglio coaching crystal set ring of coach and four in hand.
A reverse intaglio coaching crystal pendant of a black and yellow painted coach with yellow wheels and seven up, passing a milestone, set in a gold ring. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. French, circa 1890.

40 ) 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, a Partridge and Mallard to one link and a Pheasant and Woodcock to the other. Deeply and finely carved, and finely painted. Marked “18c”, together with indistinct retailers and assay marks. French circa, 1900

41 ) Reverse Intaglio Crystal fox Cufflinks
A set of double sided reverse intaglio crystal, gold set fox cufflinks. Each link depicting a running fox. Unusual being one link of cuff button size. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. English, circa 1880.

42 ) Reverse intaglio crystal double sided horse cufflinks
A set of reverse intaglio crystal double sided horse cufflinks, each cufflink with a study of a bridled horse. Marked to the links “14k”. Each cufflink bearing an inscription “Dolly Crowder Nov. 3rd, 1927”.

43 ) Reverse intaglio crystal brooch of three horses
Reverse intaglio crystal brooch of three bridled horses learning over a fence. Interestingly mounted in 14 carat gold with horseshoe and bridle bits. 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.

44 ) 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

45 ) 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

46 ) Reverse intaglio crystal of a Borzoi
A Reverse intaglio crystal of a head study of a Borzoi, set in gold mount with platted boarder. The reverse bears the French assay mark for gold , and a lozenge seal of the jewellery house.

47 ) Reverse intaglio crystal brooch of Jack Russells, diamond and ruby set.
A gold reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a head and shoulders study of a pair of Jack Russell set in diamonds and rubies. Late 1920’s

48 ) Victorian reverse intaglio crystal of a tabby cat
A Victorian reverse intaglio crystal of a seated tabby cat wearing large blue bow. Gold set with platinum detail to the gold rim setting. The loop stamped with two indecipherable assay marks. The reverse incised: 'Souvenir Tante Henny 1908' English, 1908

49 ) Victorian reverse intaglio crystal, diamond earring and brooch set of a Jack Russell / Smooth Fox Terrier
A rare Victorian reverse intaglio crystal earring and brooch set of head studies of a Jack Russell / Smooth Fox Terrier. Gold set the crystals surrounded by a setting of old cut matching diamonds. The reverse features a locket. English, circa 1890.

50 ) Victorian reverse intaglio crystal, diamond setting brooch of a Jack Russell / Smooth Fox Terrier
A Victorian reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a proudly seated Jack Russell / Smooth Fox Terrier. Gold set the crystal is surrounded by a setting of old cut claw set perfectly matching diamonds in superb gold worked latticing. The reverse features a locket. The original pin with assay mark, and the clasp similarly assayed. English, circa 1890.

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4) ?A Bibliography of the Dog: Books Published in the English Language 1570-1965? by Jones, E. Gwynne, published by Publisher: The Library Association, London, 1971. - ?A Bibliography of the Dog: Books Published in the English Language 1570-1965? by Jones, E. Gwynne, published by Publisher: The Library Association, London, 1971. Near perfect original red cloth-covered boards/white spine title, with pictorial gilt front board/original glassine dust-wrapper.

5) ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. - ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. Perfect dustjacket, green cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. This is a rare copy with a special inscription by the author,Clifford Hubbard.

6) "The Power of the Dog" by Maud Earl (1864-1943) - 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 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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