Essex Crystal Bumblebee Sold The circular drops which are

The circular drops which are decorated with a cut out frieze pattern and gold balls are suspended from a square hinged top which is decorated with a raised star motif and there is a hinged ball in the centre

This exquisite piece perfectly embodies the bold glamour and beautiful craftsmanship of the Victorian era

reflecting classical Etruscan-inspired craftsmanship

like a river

The sapphire is a Basaltic natural stone

Essex Crystal Bumblebee Sold The circular drops which areA beautifully executed reverse carved intaglio Essex crystal bee brooch, depicting a charming bumblebee with remarkable naturalism, set beneath a domed rock crystal within an 18ct gold frame. The highly skilled Essex crystal technique involved carving the reverse of a polished domed rock crystal in intaglio before hand painting the recessed image in exquisite detail. When viewed from the front, the crystal magnifies the painting to create an