Antique Victorian bulldog brooch, enamelled Statement jewelry possibly adapted from a longer

possibly adapted from a longer chain

late Victorian era 18ct gold and paste set earrings

also marked JW Benson made in England

late Georgian era flat cut garnet brooch

75" width1" length6

Antique Victorian bulldog brooch, enamelled Statement jewelry possibly adapted from a longerA fine and rare antique, Victorian era enamelled bulldog brooch. This beautiful piece has been very finely hand enamelled with a sweet portrait of a bulldog, obviously a very beloved dog, the portrait is of a high quality. The portrait sits in an openwork gilt metal mount with beading to the top and bottom. The reverse is enamelled in a mid tone eggshell blue. It is very lightweight and easy to wear, a delicate and fine piece. It is unmarked, mid