Victorian Painted Essex Crystal Mother-Of-Pearl 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Pheasant Cattail Antique Brooch

• Centering a reverse carved Essex rock crystal cabochon painted to depict a flying pheasant bird and tree
• Measuring 20.0 mm round - clear with opaque green, orange, brown, white, blue, red and black paint
• Backed by mother-of-pearl - opaque white in body color with strong iridescence
• Bezel set with a highly rendered surround of engraved swirling yellow gold reeds
• Accented by rose gold cattail fronds
• Completed by hinged pin stem with locking closure
• Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold
• Circa: 1900
• Measures: 1 1/8 x 1 5/16 inches
• Total weight: 11.4 grams
• Elegant. Feathered. Flight.

 

 

Stock Number: We-10553