{"product_id":"victorian-18ct-gold-essex-crystal-tie-pin-with-a-horse-racing-scene","title":"Victorian 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Tie Pin with a Horse Racing Scene","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eA beautiful example of a Victorian Essex crystal, this 18ct gold tie pin features a wonderfully detailed reverse-carved and painted scene of a jockey mid-gallop. The horse is captured in full stretch - a moment of pure movement frozen beneath a domed rock crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Essex crystal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eEssex crystals (also known as reverse intaglios) are tiny works of art. The image is carved in reverse into the back of a domed rock crystal, then meticulously painted from behind before being sealed with a layer of mother-of-pearl or foiled backing. When viewed from the front, the scene appears almost three-dimensional like a miniature world suspended under glass. Victorians adored them, and sporting motifs such as horses, dogs and game birds were especially prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eThis piece is a classic of its type: crisp detailing, rich colour, and that magical sense of depth that gives Essex crystals their unmistakable charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56466531778933,"sku":"116M","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/victorian-18ct-gold-essex-crystal-tie-pin-with-a-horse-racing-scene-2084077.jpg?v=1765596153","url":"https:\/\/parkinandgerrish.com\/it\/products\/victorian-18ct-gold-essex-crystal-tie-pin-with-a-horse-racing-scene","provider":"Parkin and Gerrish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}