Victorian Micromosaic Brooch Depicting Flora Goddess of Spring, circa 1850
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Victorian Micromosaic Brooch Depicting Flora Goddess of Spring, circa 1850
About the Item
- Metal:18k Gold
- Dimensions:Height: 2.01 in (51 mm)Width: 1.5 in (38 mm)Depth: 0.4 in (10 mm)
- Style:Early Victorian
- Place of Origin:Italy
- Period:Mid-19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Pristine, no loss of tesserae or damage to Micromosaic, very minor surface scratches to crystal, unable to see with the naked eye. Very small slight curvature to rear of glass panel (integral to glass during firing process, not damaged).
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 24151stDibs: LU9224994993
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