Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Dog Tie Pin feed-condition-used turquoise for protection and friendship

turquoise for protection and friendship

seeming older than its true age of 1972

25 carat natural no heat Ceylon sapphire with a diamond each side (total diamond weight 1

perfectly capturing the bold elegance of the post-war era

Originally popular in the 18th century

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Dog Tie Pin feed-condition-used turquoise for protection and friendshipA particularly charming early 20th century Essex crystal tie pin, the domed crystal reverse carved and painted with a running dog mid stride, captured with wonderful movement and life. It is likely of a pointer, possibly a English Pointer. The scene is beautifully composed. The dog stretched forward in full motion across a grassy ground, with just enough pond landscape beneath to give depth without distracting from the subject. These pieces are never