Mid-Victorian Essex Crystal "Bullfinch & Grape Vine" Suite bombé rings chalcedony

chalcedony

the studs will have been used as a physical method of keeping count of the number of Hail Marys said as the mysteries are contemplated

A stunning late Victorian gold collar necklace with beautiful detailed links and granulated oval drops

It dates from the late Victorian period

with obvious reference to the past mythology

Mid-Victorian Essex Crystal "Bullfinch & Grape Vine" Suite bombé rings chalcedonyDATE: High Victorian, c. 1860 An incredible Essex Crystal pendant and earring suite dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. The cabochon rock crystals have been reverse carved and painted to depict bullfinches perched on grape vines, with wonderfully intricate detail and colour. They're mounted in 18 karat gold, with pearl borders, and the pendant adorned with Etruscan style granulated embellishment. Complete with original fitted