Antique Micromosaic Brooch
Antique Micromosaic Brooch
£6,000.00
Description
An antique micromosaic brooch, oval image depicting a woman farming crops, backed on black onyx, in an 18ct yellow gold Etruscan style border, with rope and beaded edge detail. Circa 1870's, measuring approximately 49 x 58mm.
Micromosaic jewellery became popular during the Grand Tour period (17th - 19th Century). Members of rich European families would travel around Europe, taking in the sights and cultures of different countries. Italy was a very popular point on the tour. Many micromosaics were exported to jewellers in London and Paris. Micromosaic jewellery fell out of fashion in the 1870s.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Period | 19th Century |
| Style | Etruscan |
| Materials | Yellow Gold |
Product REF: S18118B
