Antique Georgian brooch dog 18k gold French Charles X Bull Terrier(7314)

Antique Georgian Charles X brooch. 18k gold with a silver collar. Made in Paris, France, circa 1819-1838, during the reign of Charles X. Brooch is suitable for a man or a womanMeasurements: Weight is 10.8 grams. Approximately 1 inch (25mm) long. Description : Made during the reign of Charles X, who ruled France during the 1820's. He was the younger brother of the Bourbon kings Louis XVI (beheaded during the revolution) and Louis XVIII, who came to power after Napoleon Bonaparte's demise. This dog is a wonderful piece of wearable sculpture. Very solidly rendered in 18k gold. Superbly rendered so that we can see the musculature and skeletron, with a strong feeling of impending movement as the dog stands in a semi-crouch, ready to jump - we hope at play. He wears a sturdy silver collar around his neck, with tiny details and beading in concentric rings. Short raised tail. The face is a marvel of animation and expression. We can't help be curious about who stood in front of this animal. Her