Bidspirit auction | Victorian Gold Filled Essex Crystal

Victorian Gold Filled Essex Crystal Horse & Jockey Swivel Fob Pendant - A Victorian GF Essex Crystal Horse & Jockey Swivel Fob Pendant. This gold-toned metal swivel fob or pendant features a circular central element that rotates within an ornate frame and is suspended from a decorative bail with a foliate or scroll design. One side displays a miniature hand-painted scene under a domed glass or crystal, depicting a jockey in blue and red silks on a brown racehorse against a gold-yellow ground, framed by a beaded or patterned bezel. The reverse side presents a polished, plain black disc, likely onyx or black enamel. The overall style and construction suggest a Victorian or Edwardian period.