Vintage Sterling Silver Essex Crystal Pendant with White Terrier Dog

An exquisite Essex crystal intaglio pendant. This amazing piece of solid silver jewellery showcases a stunning reverse carved image of a white haired Terrier Dog set into the domed crystal. The crystal has a beautiful mother of pearl backdrop. A true feat of miniature artistry, this is far more than a piece of jewellery — it’s a portrait, a keepsake, and a conversation starter all in one. A stand-out piece for any collector with a love of antique curiosities or canine companions

Essex crystal jewellery is made using a reverse intaglio technique, where a design—often an animal, flower, or sporting scene—is hand-carved into the flat back of a clear, domed crystal, usually rock crystal (quartz). The carved design is then meticulously hand-painted in fine detail, and finally backed with mother-of-pearl or foil to enhance the image and create depth. When viewed from the front, the image appears three-dimensional and lifelike, almost as if it’s floating within the crystal. This labour-intensive process was especially popular in the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

This pendant comes presented in a Milly's Marvels gift box.

DIMENSIONS - 3.5cm x 3.5cm

WEIGHT - 20.3grams

HALLMARKS - "Sterling" to reverse

ERA - Circa 1980s

CONDITION - This pendant is offered in excellent condition. Please review all photos carefully.