Vintage Birds Brooch

Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique

Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique

Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique    Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique
Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique. For your consideration is this gorgeous antique Italian micro mosaic brooch depicting three white dove birds and flowers. The brooch measures 51 mm x 9 mm.

The replaced c clasp and tube hinge are in working condition. Minimal to no tesserae loss that I can detect. Please zoom and examine all photos closely for additional details and condition. The bezel setting metal is either gold or rolled gold, I don't test metal so I do not have karat information.

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, Victorian Era Italian Antique" is in sale since Thursday, July 25, 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.

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • Material: Mixed Materials
  • Metal Purity: Unknown
  • Main Stone: glass
  • Metal: gold


Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique    Micro Mosaic Dove Bird Brooch, Italy, Victorian Era Italian Antique