SOLD Antique 14K, Ruby, Seed Pearl & Enamel Terrier Dog Brooch TLJ persian The painted scene is done

The painted scene is done in the style of grisaille

and gives our briny guy just the right sort of eerie

Is she a noblewoman or a goddess

with his intensely sinister eyes and his jagged fangs bared

This hard stone agate cameo ring depicts a beautiful maiden wearing the flowing robes like that of a Vestal Virgin

SOLD Antique 14K, Ruby, Seed Pearl & Enamel Terrier Dog Brooch TLJ persian The painted scene is doneTerriers were originally bred as hunting dogs, to hunt small pest animals such as rats, or to assist in the traditional fox hunt. Over the years, they became renowned as companion dogs, especially the smaller terrier breeds, such as the wire fox terrier, made famous by Asta, the companion of 1930s detective movie characters Nick and Nora Charles. This little depiction of a terrier is crafted from 14k gold, and entirely studded in seed pearls, with