Victorian Portrait Miniature of Dog asscher_cut delightful in their clever construction

delightful in their clever construction

The setting is 14k yellow and white gold and the overall shape is a pointed oval

touches of tiny pink wildflower

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

the powerful gold design work

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Dog asscher_cut delightful in their clever constructionQueen 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