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18th Century Goldfinch Micro Mosaic Box

$30,000
£23,180.20
€26,798.50
CA$42,392.17
A$47,545.64
CHF 24,898.91
MX$577,725.86
NOK 316,174.50
SEK 299,755.70
DKK 200,036.79

About the Item

18th Century Goldfinch Micro Mosaic Box A sterling silver box with felt lining and a lid set with a stunningly detailed micro mosaic of a European Goldfinch perched on a branch. The micro mosaic is attributed to the late 18th century artist Giacomo Raffaelli. Made circa 1790 Diameter: 3" Height: 1.63" Published Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy, 2016, page 164
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.63 in (41.41 mm)Diameter: 3 in (76.2 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1790
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU731320236802

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