William Essex (British, 1784-1869) Gold Stick Pin of a West Highland Terrier

A gold stick pin by William Essex of a white west highland terrier called' Scratch' after 'Impudence' from 'Dignity and Impudence' by Sir EdwinLandseer; Signed and dated to the reverse. The painting was commissioned by Jacob Bell, a pharmacist and politician, who was a good friend of Landseer’s. Both of the dogs were his.