メダリオンペンダント Metal - ミクロモザイクのペンダント
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Description from the seller
19th Century Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Pendant / Locket with Butterfly Motif – Italy, Rome – c. 1870–1900
A beautiful and highly collectible Italian Grand Tour micro mosaic pendant or locket dating from the late 19th century, featuring an exceptionally detailed butterfly rendered in thousands of hand-set glass tesserae.
The central panel displays a striking butterfly composed of microscopic glass tiles in vibrant shades of emerald green, gold, amber, orange, and deep red, meticulously arranged against a brilliant white micro-mosaic background. The precision of the workmanship is remarkable, with the tesserae preserved in excellent condition and displaying outstanding detail and color variation.
The butterfly is surrounded by an elegant ornamental border decorated with floral motifs in white, green, and blue enamel or micro mosaic, framed by twisted rope-style metal borders typical of Italian Grand Tour jewelry. Such naturalistic subjects were highly sought after by travelers visiting Rome during the Victorian era and remain among the most desirable themes for collectors today.
The pendant is fitted with a large decorative triangular bail featuring geometric filigree-style ornamentation, consistent with Italian craftsmanship of the period.
The reverse contains a glazed compartment protected by a removable glass cover, originally intended to hold a miniature photograph, lock of hair, or sentimental keepsake. The interior exhibits age-related patina consistent with its age and authentic use.
Details
* Origin: Italy (Rome)
* Period: Late 19th Century (circa 1870–1900)
* Type: Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Pendant / Memorial Locket
* Material: Gilt metal
* Technique: Hand-set micro mosaic glass tesserae
* Motif: Butterfly
* Height including bail: approximately 6.0 cm
* Pendant body height: approximately 4.7 cm
* Width: approximately 4.0 cm
* Weight: 17 g
* Condition: Very good antique condition. The micro mosaic remains remarkably well preserved with excellent color retention and no obvious significant losses visible to the naked eye. Minor wear, patina, and age-related marks consistent with over 100 years of age.
An elegant and authentic example of Italian Grand Tour craftsmanship, combining refined Victorian aesthetics, exceptional micro-mosaic artistry, and strong collector appeal. Ideal for collectors of Grand Tour jewelry, Roman micromosaics, Victorian decorative arts, and antique sentimental jewelry.
19th Century Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Pendant / Locket with Butterfly Motif – Italy, Rome – c. 1870–1900
A beautiful and highly collectible Italian Grand Tour micro mosaic pendant or locket dating from the late 19th century, featuring an exceptionally detailed butterfly rendered in thousands of hand-set glass tesserae.
The central panel displays a striking butterfly composed of microscopic glass tiles in vibrant shades of emerald green, gold, amber, orange, and deep red, meticulously arranged against a brilliant white micro-mosaic background. The precision of the workmanship is remarkable, with the tesserae preserved in excellent condition and displaying outstanding detail and color variation.
The butterfly is surrounded by an elegant ornamental border decorated with floral motifs in white, green, and blue enamel or micro mosaic, framed by twisted rope-style metal borders typical of Italian Grand Tour jewelry. Such naturalistic subjects were highly sought after by travelers visiting Rome during the Victorian era and remain among the most desirable themes for collectors today.
The pendant is fitted with a large decorative triangular bail featuring geometric filigree-style ornamentation, consistent with Italian craftsmanship of the period.
The reverse contains a glazed compartment protected by a removable glass cover, originally intended to hold a miniature photograph, lock of hair, or sentimental keepsake. The interior exhibits age-related patina consistent with its age and authentic use.
Details
* Origin: Italy (Rome)
* Period: Late 19th Century (circa 1870–1900)
* Type: Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Pendant / Memorial Locket
* Material: Gilt metal
* Technique: Hand-set micro mosaic glass tesserae
* Motif: Butterfly
* Height including bail: approximately 6.0 cm
* Pendant body height: approximately 4.7 cm
* Width: approximately 4.0 cm
* Weight: 17 g
* Condition: Very good antique condition. The micro mosaic remains remarkably well preserved with excellent color retention and no obvious significant losses visible to the naked eye. Minor wear, patina, and age-related marks consistent with over 100 years of age.
An elegant and authentic example of Italian Grand Tour craftsmanship, combining refined Victorian aesthetics, exceptional micro-mosaic artistry, and strong collector appeal. Ideal for collectors of Grand Tour jewelry, Roman micromosaics, Victorian decorative arts, and antique sentimental jewelry.
Details
時代
1400-1900
鑑定書
No laboratory report
スタイル
Victorian
推定年代
1850-1900
金属
Metal
ブランドジュエリー
いいえ'
総重量
17 g
コンディション
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
性別
Unisex
原産国
Italy
タイトル補足情報
Micromosaic pendant
幅
4 cm
長さ
4.7 cm
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