Description
A cute, vintage mosaic brooch from the 1940s is set with light blue, dark blue, red, yellow, black, white, and green tesserae glass tiles. A large floral bouquet is centered around a lush green background. The border is trimmed with gold-washed brass, and the entire piece is round-shaped.
Micro-mosaic jewelry is a 2000-year-old art form that peaked in the 17th to 19th centuries during what was known as the Grand Tour era. Each piece depicted a classic Italian scene, such as the Grand Canal in Venice or Vatican City in Rome, and served as a souvenir before photography and postcards. Each tiny tile is called tesserae and is usually made out of glass, or in some finer pieces, they are cut from gemstones and rocks. Italians have dominated the micro-mosaic market so much that most of the artwork in the Vatican are micro-mosaic replicas constructed over previous paintings decaying from the moist environment!
The piece is in very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. The glass tesserae are not damaged or broken and are secure. The safety catch is fully functional. The back is stamped ITALY.
The brooch measures 1-1/2″ wide and tall and weighs 17.80 grams. Its box is for display only.
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