Micromosaic Brooch Bird Silver Antique Pin Grand Tour Italy

  

Micromosaic Brooch Bird Silver Antique Pin Grand Tour Italy. For your consideration, this silver micromosaic brooch pin with a bird in flight. The micromosaic dates from the 1800s.

800 sterling silver, the silver standard of the time. The original tube hinge and c clasp are in working order, along with the chain. The chain can be removed by the new owner if desired. Measures roughly 31.84 mm diameter at the widest points. There are minimal to no missing tesserae I can detect in the mosaics (the small handmade glass tiles), with two possible repair areas on the outer edges (see photos).

Please zoom and examine the photos carefully for additional condition and details for they are all part of the description. 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. We understand this is as frustrating to our buyers as it is to us and hope they remedy the programing issue soon.