Victorian Essex Crystal Cat Earrings shield dating from the mid Victorian

dating from the mid Victorian period

The AEI sentiment was popular throughout the Victorian period as a representation of eternal love - a love that conquers even death

bent on sending the ship and every sailor on board to the bottom

Once the inlay is complete

Enamel is virtually pristine

Victorian Essex Crystal Cat Earrings shield dating from the mid VictorianDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Very cute antique Essex Crystal cat earrings dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. The subject has been reverse carved into a rock crystal dome, and hand painted with a tabby cat. The cats have their little tongues sticking out and wide eyes, which I think is pretty cute. They're mounted on mother of pearl panels and are crafted in 18k yellow gold. Converted from cufflinks. STONES Rock Crystal MEASUREMENTS 1. 3 x 1.