An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II

A gold-mounted micromosaic parure, Rome, circa 1860

Alternate Warehouse

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

comprising an oval brooch with a micromosaic of the Pantheon, in a gold frame with leafy decoration, 4.2 cm., 1 ⅝ in. wide; a matching pair of earrings with different views of the pantheon, 1.8cm., ¾ in. high; a bracelet formed of seven oval micromosaic plaques representing Grand Tour sights such as the Colosseum and the temple of Vespasian and Titus, one slightly larger micromosaic plaque inlaid with roses, forget-me-nots and other flowers, all in matching gold mounts connected with flattened beads, security chain, in a fitted velvet-lined shagreen case, 2.8 cm., 1 ⅛ in. at highest point, apparently unmarked

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