ULTRA RARE !!!! Antique Victorian Italian Grand Tour Souvenir to Rome Micromosaic Colosseum brooch in 9ct Yellow Gold.
An outstanding Italian Micromosaic set in 9ct Yellow Gold featuring the historical ancient Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
The Colosseum Mosaic has been masterfully inlaid on a Oval shaped Blue Glass panel and framed in a 9ct Yellow Gold frame.
These fine quality mosaics were made for the Grand Tour period during the 17th-18th century when wealthy Europeans would spend time traveling and taking in the sights and customs of different cultures. They usually included famous landmarks like this one depicting the Roman coliseum.
Similar ones are selling online for between R10 000 and R18 000
Note : There is a fine crack running through the Mosaic and Blue glass panel as per the norm with old pieces like this one.
Measurements :The brooch measures 4.1cm x 3.5cm.Total weight of 15.3grams.
