{"product_id":"reserved-for-m-payment-2-6-victorian-smirking-fox-essex-crystal-brooch","title":"Reserved for 'M', payment 2\/6: Victorian Smirking Fox Essex Crystal Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this listing is the second payment of a six-part layaway plan. Thank you! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis adorable essex crystal brooch has the image of a smirking fox, who looks excited to be the center of attention!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEssex crystals are cabochon-cut rock crystals, which have their design intricately carved into the back of the crystal, unlike cameos and intaglios, which always have the design cut out of the front. The miniature image on the inside is then painted, which gives a beautiful three-dimensional effect. The back of the crystal was closed off using a piece of mother of pearl, which gives a luminous effect around the tiny fox. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"\u003eEssex crystals were invented in the mid-19th Century and were all the rage up until the early 20th Century. The incredibly difficult and time-consuming process of creating them means that they are rare to find and therefore very collectible today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSize: the brooch is  50 mm long: the Essex crystal has a diameter of 14.5 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5.30 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge: 19th Century, circa 1880s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Acid tested as 18k gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: in great antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\" id=\"viewer-7gqss\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the antique box is for display purposes only. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e This shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import duties. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21stfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58611069911384,"sku":"40053 2\/6","price":126.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/5339\/7635\/files\/LayawayTemplate_52.png?v=1790867690","url":"https:\/\/www.21stfinds.com\/products\/reserved-for-m-payment-2-6-victorian-smirking-fox-essex-crystal-brooch","provider":"21stfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}