A museum worthy circa 1890 reverse painted, hand engraved Essex crystal ring in 18K yellow gold depicting galloping horses pulling a stagecoach full of revelers.
This fine ring dates to the later part of the 19th century. The astonishing reverse hand carved and painted miniature of the stagecoach has the most amazing detail. You can see each stagecoach light, the detail of the clothing of the passengers and even the drivers whip. You even start to imagine hearing the horses hooves on the road as they gallop along on their journey - it's a little mysterious and other worldly to me!
The face of the ring itself measures 1" long is 7/8" wide and rises around 5/16" high off the finger when worn (25mm x 22.5mm x 8.5mm). It's a lovely size for a miniature painting to be worn as you can very clearly make out the stagecoach on the hand.
The enclosed bulb shaped setting is typical of the period. The band has shoulders that are decorated and is beautiful in it's own right.
This is an astonishing piece that is one of a kind and could never be replaced.
There were hundreds of engraving tools and paint brushes used to create designs this precise. This is the finest one I have ever seen.
This rare essex crystal one of a kind antique 19th century ring is a size 5 1/2 to 6 US (fits a range of sizes because of the bulb profile of the underside of the ring). It weighs 9.25 grams.
The ring is in lovely antique condition. There is a small dent in the back of the enclosed setting. The essex crystal moves an infinitesimally small amount in the rub over setting. It is ready to gift or to wear.
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