In Victorian times, it was typical of the wealthy to have miniature portraits done of their cherished pets on an Essex crystal. These amazing tiny, tiny oil paintings were painted on crystal in reverse! They are commonly known as intaglio paintings.
This jabot pin in particular is from London, about 1830. It is 9ct rose gold and features a now extinct breed of dog, the Black and Tan Terrier.This breed was written about by the great Victorian dog specialist, Vero Shaw.
I got a lot of flak from some collectors for letting it go to the first customer instead of bartering with them...sometimes you have to be careful when you sell as collectors get pretty upset when they want something bad! It is part of the fun of dealing in antiques.
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