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Antique 19thC Italian Gold Framed "Roman Colosseum" Micro Mosaic Brooch c.1880

$2,472.66
£1,795
€2,114.97
CA$3,415.32
A$3,657.81
CHF 1,966.41
MX$44,426.20
NOK 24,846.57
SEK 22,748.88
DKK 15,802.72

About the Item

Antique 19th Century Italian grand tour gold framed micro mosaic brooch / pendant. The center artwork features a micro mosaic with the Roman Colosseum pictured. Wonderfully made with a blue glass surround and then framed in gold, with an additional loop to wear as a pendant. The piece is not hallmarked, tests 14k / 585 gold standard. CONDITION In Good Overall Condition - Some minor cracks in the blue stone backing. All tesserae present. Please refer to photographs SIZE Height: 4.5 cm // 1.77 inches Width: 4.25 cm // 1.67 inches Depth: 0.8 cm // 0.31 inches Weight: 11.2 grams // 0.36 ozt
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.26 in (10.8 cm)Width: 4.06 in (10.3 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In Good Overall Condition - Some minor cracks in the blue stone backing. All tesserae present. Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A000991stDibs: LU1348247495462

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