Two Micromosaic and Pietra Dura Brooches 19th century

The first depicting a bouquet of flowers set in onyx, the second a butterfly and moth; sold together with a souvenir enameled locket pendant with the Sphinx of Giza, opening to reveal a gilt figure of a baby, early 20th century. (3).

(H: 1 3/4, L: 2 in. (largest))

Provenance

Collection of a Philadelphia gentleman.

Condition report:

Brooch with bouquet: missing brooch pin, one mounting around frame missing, the onyx stone with crack across length of stone, missing a few micromosaic tiles. Brooch with butterfly: abrasions to substrate marble. Locket marked "800" "45" and "15" to interior, chips and rubbing to enamel, child figure probably associated.