Essex Crystal Butterfly Reverse Painted Carved Intaglio Brass Vintage Brooch

This listing is for a reverse painted butterfly, vintage brooch. Using steel tools, the artisan carves deeply into the back of a rock crystal cabochon in reverse. The carving is then painted, sometimes with brushes only a single hairs width and typically sealed with a mother of pearl backing. As a result, the image appears floating within the cabochon when viewed from the front. My guess is circa early 1910's. The brooch is in a twisted brass setting. The C clasp is in working order, however the pin is slightly bent, (not uncommon due to age). It measures approximately 1 1/2" across and 1 1/8" tall. *THE REVERSE PAINTING IS NOT PERFECT. PLEASE TAKE THAT INTO CONSIDERATION BEFORE BUYING* I will include a black velvet dust bag for storage. Buy with confidence careful packaging promised. I love to bundle. Drawer 35