#reverse carving

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Bat brooch, 1880s

Reverse-carved rock crystal (£5,005, 1stdibs)

'The carved Essex crystal cabochon rests on a foil-backed background and is set within a 14k yellow gold bezel frame surrounded by 20 assorted white and grey-ish natural pearls and 4 chunky old mine cut diamonds... The detailed hand painted image is incredibly realistic, portraying a lifelike bat mid-flight.' X