Reverse-Painted Horse Locket, 1950s

Reverse-Painted Horse Locket, 1950s

$225
A horse painted on the underside of a domed bubble crystal, set in brass. 1 1/4 inches, and it opens.

A horse painted on the underside of a domed bubble crystal, set in brass. 1 1/4 inches, and it opens.

Painting the image on the back of the glass rather than the front is what gives it depth - the subject sits behind the curve and appears to float inside it.

This is the painted version of the technique rather than the older reverse-carved rock crystal work, and it is 1950s rather than Victorian.

Sold as found, one of one.

No returns on vintage - as is.