Reverse intaglios are made from a cabochon (domed)which has been carved from the back and then hand painted. The finished work is then mounted, often with mother of pearl at the back, into a setting. Various levels of quality were made in both rock crystal and glass, popularized in the Victorian era.
Here, a sailboat appears to be floating on water. Would be lovely converted to a pendant or simply worn as is. Perfect for the sailor or water-lover in your life.
This c.1930s/40s intaglio has been carved into glass, painted, then set onto a mother-of-pearl backing and set into sterling silver. The brooch measures 25mm in diameter and weighs 7.6g. Marked for sterling on the reverse. You will received the pictured item.
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