Art Deco 14kt Reverse Carved Crystal Equestrian Fox Hunt Riding Crop Pin nada-hidden An outstanding amethyst pendant/locket from

An outstanding amethyst pendant/locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era

is 1 1/2" wide

depicting an upside down flower with delicate petals

there is no apparent damage to the silver setting or enamel work

Measurements: Each earring hangs approximately 3 1/4" long

Art Deco 14kt Reverse Carved Crystal Equestrian Fox Hunt Riding Crop Pin nada-hidden An outstanding amethyst pendant/locket fromReverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting a piece of rock quartz crystal into a convex form and then polishing it into a cabochon shape. An image is carved into the flat side of the crystal and then hand painted. From the front, the picture appears to be almost three dimensional. Many different images were used in reverse carved crystal jewelry and artwork but animals were some of the most common motifs. Fox hunting was a culture full