Essex Crystal Bumblebee DIamond 8cm from north to south

8cm from north to south

adding subtle sparkle and contrast

8cm long x 5

Silversmiths started to use the rose engine lathe to cut metal surfaces with intricate patterns – such as waves and ripples

Essex Crystal Bumblebee DIamond 8cm from north to southA beautifully executed reverse carved intaglio Essex crystal bee brooch, depicting a charming bumblebee with remarkable naturalism, set beneath a domed rock crystal within an 18ct gold frame. The highly skilled Essex crystal technique involved carving the reverse of a polished domed rock crystal in intaglio before hand painting the recessed image in exquisite detail. When viewed from the front, the crystal magnifies the painting to create an