DATE: Victorian, c.1890 

This very cute antique Essex Crystal stick pin dates from the Victorian period. The subject has been reverse carved into a rock crystal dome, and hand painted with a cute little fox! It's lovely little facial features are depicted perfectly, with each fur stroke, whiskers, mouth and eyes-  painted with shadows and highlights. It's mounted on a 18k gold pin, and is offered in its original fitted box. 

STONES 

Rock Crystal   

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 1.3 x 1.3cm

Pin: 5.5cm

1.3mm width 

WEIGHT 

3.5g

MARKS 

Stamped 18c

CONDITION 

Excellent