Around 1850! Pretty micromosaic pendant with little bird gold 585

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SKU: 20209254
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Material: Yellow gold 585 / 14 ct.

Maße: Anhänger (mit Öse): 2,2 x 3,5 cm.

Besatz: 1 Achat mit Mikromosaik: 23,5 x 18 mm.

Gewicht: 5,2 Gramm.

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Beautiful antique micromosaic pendant circaandnbsp;1850,undnbsp;with a framing of yellow gold 585 / 14 Kt (tested and guaranteed).

On display is a finely crafted swallow wearing a red ribbon around its neck and flying through moving scenery.
Theandnbsp;polychrome mosaic is set in a red agate, which sits in a grooved gold setting.

Fine micromosaics like this one are artfully composed of numerous, tinyandnbsp;precious stones. During the 19th century, specialized production of these fragile works of art developed in Italy's historic sites, particularly Naples, Rome, and Florence. Tourists flocked to the cultural capitals of Europe on the so-called Grand Tour, considered a must in the education of people of the upper class and nobility, to study the art and culture of these places.
Very popularandnbsp;as souvenir jewelry were these very micromosaics, which presented themes such as birds, animals, ancient Roman ruins, flowersandnbsp;and images of bucolic Italian peasant life.

This present pendant with itsandnbsp;micromosaic of a little bird is also aandnbsp;charming testimonyandnbsp;of that period.

Dimensions of the pendant (with eyelet): 2.2 x 3.5 cm.
Measures of the agate with micromosaic: 23,5 x 18 mm.
Weight: 5,1 gram.
Condition: Wonderful historical condition, freshly cleaned, see photos.

You will receive this pendant lovingly packaged in one of our high quality cases and with certificate of authenticity.
Please note: Vintage or antique jewellery is a worn item and may show slight signs of wear due to its history.

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