Description: The Item Price Is FIRM. Micro Mosaic Brooch ANTIQUE For your consideration, this micro mosaic circa late 1800s. Original working tube hinge and c clasp. I believe the setting to be silver. I have not cleaned it and will leave that up to the new owner. There are no cracks in the black glass, but there are minor scratches on the front upper left side. Please zoom and examine the photos carefully for additional details and condition. This mosaic measures 30 mm x 25 mm. Great little brooch. 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. You are buying a little piece of history that is truly a one of a kind. As with almost all antique micro mosaic jewelry, do not submerge in water or use chemicals to clean. Please consult our shop policies for domestic and international shipping and other policies. By completing a purchase, you have read and agreed to all our shop policies therein. *We do not offer shipping discounts on single item purchases. *International orders: We are unable to combine shipping on multiple item orders. All International items will need to be shipped separately as per eBay's current algorithm. We understand this is as frustrating to our buyers as it is to us and hope they remedy the programing issue soon.
Price: 195 USD
Location: Sandy, Utah
End Time: 2024-12-17T00:02:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.5 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Shape: Oval
Seller Warranty: No
Signed: No
Color: Multicolor
Main Stone Color: Multicolor
Material: Glass, Metal
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Metal: Unknown
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Antique
Type: Brooch
Customized: No
Main Stone Shape: Oval
Theme: Animals & Insects
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Wholesale: No
Handmade: Yes
