Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Dog Tie Pin feed-condition-used as many surviving stick pins

as many surviving stick pins were produced in lower carat gold or base metal

often with clear striped patterns

The ring sits relatively low on the finger

clear faceted glass clusters and sparkling rhinestone rondelles

sapphires were considered emblems of fidelity

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Dog Tie Pin feed-condition-used as many surviving stick pinsA 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