Victorian Aesthetic Movement Essex Crystal Locket etui Poesy (posey) Rings were popular

Poesy (posey) Rings were popular during the 15th through the 17th centuries in both England and France as lovers' gifts

the lid also constructed from fine filigree goldwork

Stunning antique opal five-stone ring dating from the early 20th century

are associated with Shiva and Vishnu

Makers mark P BS

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Essex Crystal Locket etui Poesy (posey) Rings were popularDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A remarkable antique Essex Crystal locket in the aesthetic style, dating from the Victorian period. The subject has been reverse carved into a rock crystal dome, and carefully hand painted with a heron on a river bank. The attention to detail is amazing, and the gold locket back perfectly sets the scene of a golden sunset. Surrounding the crystal is a stylized foliate border, with original bail and locket back. Crafted in 15k