Capture the unique artistry and sporting culture of the late Victorian era with this exceptional Essex Crystal Duck Mallard Hunting Bracelet. This rare, intricate piece combines detailed reverse intaglio art with unique gold motifs, making it a highly collectible statement.
Intricate Essex Crystal Artistry
The bracelet features three framed square plaques, each showcasing a miniature reverse intaglio painting, commonly known as Essex Crystal:
Subject: Each plaque features a beautifully hand-painted scene of a Mallard duck resting among reeds or grass, capturing the essence of a hunting scene.
Detail: The painting is executed on the flat reverse side of a clear quartz or glass cabochon, giving the image a stunning, realistic, three-dimensional depth (often called the "dewdrop effect").
Sporting Gold Motif
The plaques are linked by distinctive gold elements that speak directly to the popular sporting themes of the Victorian period:
Rifle Links: Each plaque is flanked by crossed miniature gold rifles or shotguns. This detail is unusual and highly desirable, emphasizing the hunting and outdoor sporting theme.
Construction: The links are crafted in polished 14k Yellow Gold, providing a rich, substantial structure that securely holds the delicate crystal plaques. The bracelet measures 7 1/8" in length. The crystal plaques measure 3/4" across and tall.
Key Features
Era: Late Victorian / Turn-of-the-Century (c. 1880s–1910s).
Artistry: Reverse Intaglio / Essex Crystal Plaques.
Motifs: Mallard Duck, Reeds, and Crossed Hunting Rifles.
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold. Stamped on clasp, the bracelet weighs 26.00g.
Style: Sporting Jewelry, Unique Antique, Highly Collectible.
Perfect For: A dedicated sportsman or hunter, a collector of Victorian novelty jewelry, or a unique and rare addition to any fine antique bracelet collection.
This Essex Crystal bracelet is an exceptionally rare and beautiful example of antique sporting art.
