Vintage silver LEO THE LION ZODIAC REVERSE CRYSTAL INTAGLIO GLASS charm #M
$ 79.18
Description
dimensions: 1/2" or 13 mm diameter metal: sterling silver description: top loop not included. available in sterling silver or gold plated over sterling silver hallmark: sterling condition: pre-owned Description: For the first time ever on ebay I am diluting my rare Essex glass collection. Stamped sterling on back. Although avid collectors have seen these Essex glass charms in base metal it is much rarer to find these works of art in sterling silver. In the next several weeks I will be selling off my private collection on ebay. Feel free to see my other vintage Essex glass currently for sale. Enjoy and happy bidding! See detailed description below. Detailed description: Vintage 1950's reverse crystal charm. Extremely rare Essex glass intaglio charm with amazing colors. Detail like this is difficult to find in these reverse carvings. Approx. dimensions 13 mm or 1/2" in diameter. These charms were sometimes referred to as, sport crystals, Essex crystal, intaglios, rosettes or cabs. These charms are considered to be extremely rare and highly collectible. History: " Sport crystals " are glass cabochons containing intaglio images or scenes. Each piece was hand-painted into a reverse carved image. Some of these rare pieces have unusual mother of pearl backgrounds. These amazing pieces of art were first manufactured during the Victorian Era. 19th Century and early Victorian crystals are sometimes referred to as " Essex crystal ". Because they are so intricate and tiny its difficult to manufacture them today. Current high manufacturing costs make producing these crystals cost prohibitive. As a result, these crystals have become sought after rarities and historical treasures. In the early 1980's, a large charm manufacturer called Aetna Creations Inc., went out of business leaving behind a stock of thousands of different moveable charms. We recently purchased the remains of this treasure trove and we're offering them on ebay weekly. We recommend you bid on the charms of your choice as they are offered on a "first come first serve" basis. We can not guarantee that they will be offered again. Some of these items become very rare and are limited in supply. Some of the charms found were by the Wells and Top Hat charm companies. Most of their charms were produced from 1957-1964. Although these charms are in like-new condition they are in fact 38-45 years old ( a.k.a. new old stock ). These charms possess excellent quality not found in most charms produced today. These charms are guaranteed to be old unless otherwise noted. Feel free to check our feedback for references. Multiple purchases receive a discount on the shipping. All questions must include the item # in emails for reference. Feel free to email us if there are any questions. Please check our feedback for references. Multiple purchases receive a discount on the shipping.
What a handsome piece! Exactly as described and even prettier in person than in its picture. Seller was outstanding to work with, very responsive to my questions and quickly combining the postage charge for this and a similar order. I'm impressed with how quickly the order arrived, carefully packaged too. I'm delighted to have been able to buy this cabochon at an attractive price. Another shop for my "Saved Sellers" list!
This seller charges a bit more than others but has a price reduction for multiple purchases and free shipping. All shield charms are new old stock and in wonderful shape. My order arrived on time and was packaged well in a plastic zip lock envelope inside a bubble-wrap envelope. The charms were just as described, and I am very happy with this purchase
Excellent service, communication, packing, and shipping with this seller! The item was a good value. There was one issue and the seller corrected it right away. I would highly recommend Art Deco Jewelers!! Thank you !!
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