A fine antique Victorian brooch and pendant featuring a reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting a jockey on horseback, mounted in 18kt yellow gold with a rope-beaded border. This versatile piece dates to circa 1880 and can be worn both as a brooch or pendant. The reverse of the crystal shows some wear to the backing, typical for its age, and the mark to the right has partially worn off.
This example represents the artistry and precision of late Victorian jewellery craftsmanship — hand-painted from behind and encased beneath a domed rock crystal, a technique prized by collectors of the Victorian era.
Dimensions –
• Diameter × Depth: 2.3 × 1.4 cm
• Weight: 9.5 grams
Specifications –
• Metal: 18kt yellow gold
• Crystal: Reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting jockey on horse
• Period: Victorian, circa 1880s
• Dual fitting – can be worn as a brooch or pendant
Condition Report –
Overall good antique condition consistent with age. The reverse shows light surface wear and partial loss of the backing paint near the edge, as shown in photographs.
Collectors and antique jewellery lovers searching for genuine Victorian jewellery will appreciate this rare 18kt gold Essex crystal brooch and pendant from the Victorian era. Crafted during the Victorian age, this piece perfectly represents fine Victorian gold jewellery design, combining intricate detail with timeless charm. The Essex crystal, reverse-carved and hand-painted, showcases the exceptional artistry typical of the Victorian period. Whether worn as a brooch Victorian style or as a gold pendant, it’s a standout example of antique pendant craftsmanship. Pieces like this Victorian jewellery gold design are increasingly sought after by collectors of Essex crystal jewellery, prized for their character and historical appeal. A true statement from the Victorian period, this Victorian jewellery piece embodies elegance, rarity, and collectable value.
A fine antique Victorian brooch and pendant featuring a reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting a jockey on horseback, mounted in 18kt yellow gold with a rope-beaded border. This versatile piece dates to circa 1880 and can be worn both as a brooch or pendant. The reverse of the crystal shows some wear to the backing, typical for its age, and the mark to the right has partially worn off.
This example represents the artistry and precision of late Victorian jewellery craftsmanship — hand-painted from behind and encased beneath a domed rock crystal, a technique prized by collectors of the Victorian era.
Dimensions –
• Diameter × Depth: 2.3 × 1.4 cm
• Weight: 9.5 grams
Specifications –
• Metal: 18kt yellow gold
• Crystal: Reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting jockey on horse
• Period: Victorian, circa 1880s
• Dual fitting – can be worn as a brooch or pendant
Condition Report –
Overall good antique condition consistent with age. The reverse shows light surface wear and partial loss of the backing paint near the edge, as shown in photographs.
Collectors and antique jewellery lovers searching for genuine Victorian jewellery will appreciate this rare 18kt gold Essex crystal brooch and pendant from the Victorian era. Crafted during the Victorian age, this piece perfectly represents fine Victorian gold jewellery design, combining intricate detail with timeless charm. The Essex crystal, reverse-carved and hand-painted, showcases the exceptional artistry typical of the Victorian period. Whether worn as a brooch Victorian style or as a gold pendant, it’s a standout example of antique pendant craftsmanship. Pieces like this Victorian jewellery gold design are increasingly sought after by collectors of Essex crystal jewellery, prized for their character and historical appeal. A true statement from the Victorian period, this Victorian jewellery piece embodies elegance, rarity, and collectable value.
