Antique Victorian - Edwardian Hunting Dog Head Essex Crystal Tie Stick Pin - Lapel Pin

An exquisite piece of history, this antique Edwardian - Victorian gentleman’s stick, tie that showcases a beautifully detailed miniature, hand-painted hunting dog ‘mask’ portrait encased within Essex crystal, adding a touch of elegance and character to any Highland dress ensemble.

Perfect as a classic tie pin, but also works really well as a lapel pin on a tweed jacket. From wildlife lover to sporting gentleman this adds a little canine style to any wardrobe.

Pin size approx. 77mm x 17mm

What are Essex crystals?

Essex crystal pieces are formed from a rock crystal cabochon (polished domes of rock crystal with a flat base), an image or motif is then reverse carved into the flat base, and then painted, to give them impression of a three dimensional object or image encapsulated in the cabochon when viewed from above.