Posted 10 years ago
kyratango
(439 items)
Displayed in a spelter whippet pyrogen (match holder and striker).
Animal theme, crystal ones are commonly called Essex crystals, but more accurate term is reverse painted crystal intaglios!
From Lang Antique, there:
http://www.langantiques.com/university/index.php/Reverse_Crystal_Intaglio
"A reverse crystal intaglio is a rock crystal cabochon with an intaglio carved into the flat back. The intaglio is then painted realistically with oils so, that when viewed from the top, the image has a three-dimensional effect. Finally, the back was sealed with mother-of-pearl which preserved the painted areas. The technique originated in Belgium c. 1860 and was popularized in England c. 1860's by Thomas Cook. Reverse crystal intaglios were set as buttons and studs, mounted on tie pins, cuff links, lockets and charms. The motifs most commonly found for men were sporting themes - horses, dogs, foxes and birds and for women - monograms and flowers. They remained in fashion until poorly made glass and plastic imitations flooded the market c. 1920s."
Just love those intaglios ... intagli !!!!!!
Hehe, right for Italian to correct me... Shame on me... I'm going to "faire pipo aux lavabi", lol.
Love your collection, but Love the way you grouped and diplayed them more! I have a collection of stick pins that I have diplayed in a flat glass specimen case, and now I see I am not doing them justice.
Rocker, thank you for your kind comment! I'm glad this gave you an idea for displaying yours :-)
Please post them! We are having a gladiator fight with the glass enthousiasts ;-))
These are fantastic Kyra! They are so unique and add a new dimension to hat pin collecting! Great Post!
Thank you Trey, Mikelv and Rick for your loves!
Special thank for you Rick for your special, warm comment :-))
My favorites! I have some cat intaglios, as well as dogs! Your multiple displays have been fabulous! thanks for sharing.
Ha, Bluboi, I was sure you loved Essex crystals and had some ;-)
Now you made me "hungry", you will have to post them to make me happy :-P
Thank you again!
Glass in retreat!
Just fantastic posts in every way.
Haha Racer! Just kidding about a glass/jewellery battle :-)
Happily I don't collect glass, only admire glass lovers collections and beautiful pieces!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment :-))
Love the reverse-painted ones...came real close to buying a few in the past. Love the whippet holder also...but I love dog anything!
Another nice collection.
Valentino, Vintagelamp, Moonhill, thank you all of you animal lovers :-)
Thank you Aura, and VanityLove for your loves :-)
I love that display piece! I am proudly owned by a Whippet.....
Yes Bonnie! I remember your whippet, he owns the couch too ;-D
Thank you Lisa, Ho2cultcha, Freiheit and Anna for loving the bunch :-D
The pin holder becomes here a true beauty with the dog's gorgeous patina !~
Hello Kyra from another Kira!
What a wonderful display! I have a collection of antique stick pins as well. I have several different collections but my 3 largest are dogs, equestrian/horses, and what I call my Halloween collection (mostly Momento Mori and Victorian) I was thrilled to find this community to share with! I will be posting photos of my pins in the coming days. Thanks for sharing your lovely collection!
Blessings!
Kira
OOOHHH! Another Kira! Kyra was my first doggy, an adorable chocolate lab mix I got at 6 weeks old and had for 14 years, she is still deeply missed...
Thank you for loving my collection, can't wait to see yours! (Loving too mourning Victorian pieces!)
Wow!! Not sure how I missed this beauty!! I love the Whippet and all of the stick pins!
Thank you Scott! Right your alley, uh? ;-))