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Large Victorian Reverse Intaglio Rock Crystal of a Horse’s Head Tie Pin

398K
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A fantastic example of a carved reverse intaglio. It is most likely the head of a racehorse with a bridle and martingale. He has been cut in reverse and coloured. This is an art which is highly technical. One slip when carving and the rock crystal could shatter. The mount is 18ct gold with a horseshoe motif. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.

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Item Number:
398K
Materials:
Measurements:
Diameter of rock crystal 2 cm
Outside diameter 2.5 cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
8 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 18ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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Slight discolouration to one bit in the gold background
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