Mid-Victorian Essex Crystal "Bullfinch & Grape Vine" Suite aesthetic movement In Victorian symbolic tradition

In Victorian symbolic tradition

but the head and band are a later marriage

This gold charm dates from the early 20th Century

The hourglass has long been associated with death

Mid-Victorian Essex Crystal "Bullfinch & Grape Vine" Suite aesthetic movement In Victorian symbolic traditionDATE: High Victorian, c. 1860 An incredible Essex Crystal pendant and earring suite dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. The cabochon rock crystals have been reverse carved and painted to depict bullfinches perched on grape vines, with wonderfully intricate detail and colour. They're mounted in 18 karat gold, with pearl borders, and the pendant adorned with Etruscan style granulated embellishment. Complete with original fitted