Charming hand painted Victorian miniature portrait pendant of an English Toy Terrier c.1870.
The domed crystal covers the gouache miniature and is set in original 9 carat gold setting with rope twist border.
A quirky pendant with a rare early depiction of the breed.
2 cms diameter.
The English Toy Terrier was developed from the Old English Black and Tan Terrier and closely related to the Manchester Terrier popular in Victorian cities as ratters.