A 9ct gold novelty charm in the form of a dog kennel, the dog himself peering out from the entrance, his head visible and his expression rendered with real character. The dog can be moved in and out of the kennel entrance though does not detach from the piece, a movable charm of the kind that the Victorians produced with particular ingenuity and delight.
Novelty charms of this complexity, with moving parts, specific subjects and this level of miniature goldsmithing, are among the most sought after categories of Victorian jewellery. The dog in his kennel is a subject of considerable charm in every sense.
Very good antique condition.
Era: Late Victorian, c.1890
Hallmarks:
Stamped '9ct' for 9ct gold.
Dimensions:
Height 10mm
Width 13mm
Width including dog 17mm
Jump ring 3mm
