Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Silver Setting, Victorian Italy Antique

  
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Silver Setting, Victorian Era Italian Antique. For your consideration is this gorgeous antique Italian micro mosaic brooch depicting two white dove birds and flowers. The brooch measures 2 length x.

The C clasp and tube hinge date it from the 1800s Victorian Era. It was traditionally worn at the center front of the collar.

Minimal to no tesserae loss. There are a few recessed tiles on the top row left hand side of the brooch.

Please examine all photos closely for details and condition. Occasionally I have people ask me if this is my best price for a given item. I prefer to list at my lowest possible price so my buyers are getting the best value. I prefer not to artificially inflate prices only to dicker down.

I don't feel that serves anyone. Yes, this is my best price. A brief history of micro mosaic jewelry. Wearing micro mosaic jewelry became popular during the Grand Tour period (17th - 19th Century). Members of rich European families would travel around Europe, taking in the sights and cultures of different countries. Italy was a very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and culture - a favorite subject in aristocratic circles. It was also a famous glass producer, and Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills to making stunning miniature micro mosaic pictures for their rich visitors. Flowers were a very popular subject. The item "Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Silver Setting, Victorian Italy Antique" is in sale since Friday, August 16, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Victorian, Edwardian 1837-1910\Pins, Brooches". The seller is "italianmicromosaics" and is located in Washougal, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Belize, Bolivia, Viet nam, Uruguay, Indonesia, Mexico, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
• Material: Mixed Materials
• Metal Purity: Unknown
• Main Stone: No Stone
• Metal: Silver Plated