Essex Crystal Bumblebee DIamond hallmarked for London 1928

hallmarked for London 1928

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

adding subtle sparkle and contrast

sapphire and diamond bracelet

Essex Crystal Bumblebee DIamond hallmarked for London 1928A 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