Utterly charming Large Victorian Intaglio Pendant (converted from a brooch)  depicting  a German Spitz dog named Muff, carved into a very large faceted citrine.
 
Muff was a very popular name for a small fluffy white lap dog in the 19th Century - as they looked like muffs and kept the hands warm!! (especially when in the back of a carriage)
 
There is an Essex crystal in the British Museum depicting the head of a Spitz dog, also called Muff, dated 1862.
 
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1978-1002-201
 
Museum number
1978,1002.201
 
The pendant is decorated with a gold cased border chased with a foliate motif.
It measures - 34mm x 29mm
Weighs - 11g
Excellent condition