Victorian Portrait Miniature of Dog asscher_cut and loyalty

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On one side is a hand engraved with life's cornucopia brimming with flowers and leaves

rock crystal transforms diamonds and platinum into an exquisite piece of wearable wonder

the top element takes the form of an impressive sighthound dog's head

Eight diamonds

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Dog asscher_cut and loyaltyQueen Victoria was the ultimate dog lover. Her passion swept through all of Britain and beyond launching a full out sporting mania in the decorative arts. She appointed William Essex as royal enamellist. He also produced a number of fine miniature portraits, particular of dogs. While we do not know if this enamel is signed (almost always on the reverse) it is certainly of the same quality as his or his protg, William Bishop Ford. Another exceptional