Victorian Portrait Miniature of Dog asscher_cut the powerful gold design work

the powerful gold design work

the top element takes the form of an impressive sighthound dog's head

then the inky and ivory enamel dots the top

touches of tiny pink wildflower

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Dog asscher_cut the powerful gold design workQueen Victoria was the ultimate dog lover. Her passion swept through all of Britain and beyond launching a full out sporting mania in the decorative arts. She appointed William Essex as royal enamellist. He also produced a number of fine miniature portraits, particular of dogs. While we do not know if this enamel is signed (almost always on the reverse) it is certainly of the same quality as his or his protg, William Bishop Ford. Another exceptional