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. A brief history of micro mosaic jewelry. Micro mosaic jewelry became popular during the European Grand Tour period (17th-19th Century).

Members of wealthy families would travel around Europe taking in the sights and cultures of several 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, birds and architecture were a very popular subjects. Each piece of tesserae (little hand-pulled glass tiles) was hand cut by the artist and painstakingly set in place.

No two micro mosaic pieces are the same. First, thank you for your interest in our shop and the beautiful art of micro mosaics. People ask if this is the best price for a given item.

We list at the lowest price possible so buyers are getting the best value. We prefer not to artificially inflate prices only to dicker down. So when you ask if this is the best price? The item "Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Silver Setting, Victorian Italy Antique" is in sale since Wednesday, June 10, 2020. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Victorian, Edwardian 1837-1910\Pins, Brooches".

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