Hand Painted carved rock crystal reverse intaglio brooch

You just have to look at how life like these "dogs" appear to appreciate how good a carving this is.The reverse intaglio has been beautifully hand painted to make the "Pointers" really become 3D.All in 18ct gold set with fine rubies & rose cut diamond.Dating from around 1900 this brooch is a rare collectable piece.NB The pictures do not really reflect the exqusite quality of this piece.