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Essex Crystal, Gold, And Sapphire Pill Box, Early 20th Century
This lovely crystal box is decorated with an Essex crystal representing a bouquet of gentians in a terracotta pot on a mother-of-pearl background. The setting is in 14-carat gold marked 585, its pusher is set with a cabochon sapphire.
What is an Essex crystal? It is an intaglio on the flat bottom of a crystal cabochon, which is then painted using the technique of fixed under glass: the touches of detail are painted first, then the nuances and finally the backgrounds.
A work of meticulousness pushed to the extreme!
Perfect condition!
Period early 20th century circa 1910.
Diameter 3.1cm height 2.3cm
Weight 23g
What is an Essex crystal? It is an intaglio on the flat bottom of a crystal cabochon, which is then painted using the technique of fixed under glass: the touches of detail are painted first, then the nuances and finally the backgrounds.
A work of meticulousness pushed to the extreme!
Perfect condition!
Period early 20th century circa 1910.
Diameter 3.1cm height 2.3cm
Weight 23g
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