Exceptional Lg. Victorian Gold & Silver French Bulldog Dogs Fob/Pendant Antique

Description

This outstanding piece definitely began as a watch fob but it also would make a beautiful large pendant.
It is double sided featuring gorgeous real silver realistic heads of two French Bulldogs having wonderful fur detailing, bat ears and lovely garnet cabochon eyes.
The bottom of the fob is set with a large faceted rock crystal stone.
There are three different metals that make up this fob.
The dogs have tested genuine silver, the arches that frame their heads have tested 10 kt. gold and the bale and casing that holds the crystal are gold plated.
Measurements are 1 3/8” tall including the hanging bale by 1 1/16” wide by 7/8” deep and weighs 19.6 grams.
It is in wonderful antique condition as follows:
Bulldogs have wonderful patina and there is some on the gold behind their ears gives them character I think.
There are a few tiny pin prick dimples and one tiny vertical indent line along the bottom edges you have to look with a loop to see. When you view the fob from the bottom looking at crystal, there is the tiniest hairline on gold edge you also need a loop to see.
The fob is very stable and none of this affects the use or beauty of this piece just normal age and use related wear.
It is a beautiful piece of jewelry and I believe very rare possibly one of a kind that a gentleman had custom made long ago.
This piece should bring many compliments to the new owner as it is just delightful to look at and you may never see another.