Victorian Essex Crystal Fox Necklace
An unusually early Essex crystal with the demented-looking head of a fox. Essex crystal - aka reverse carved crystal - is made by carving images into the base of rock crystal cabochons and then (carefully) hand painting them. The subtle distortion created by the crystal makes the images beneath appear three dimensional.
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- Materials
18k (gold), reverse carved rock crystal, new 14k gold chain
- Age
c. 1870
- Condition
Very good
- Size
1 1/8" length including the bale, 18" chain
Aboutthe
VictorianEra
1837 — 1901
please note:Terms of Sale
Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.