Item Details
Description
A micromosaic brooch from the Grand Tour, c. 1820, depicting the colosseum. The mosaic finely rendered in minute tesserae and depicts a detailed scene of the colosseum and the surrounding landscape. In a 14k yellow gold and C clasp closure. The mosaic set into a frame of goldstone. Unmarked, tested 14k.
Length: 50.38 mm x 37.53 mm. Gross weight: 18.0 grams.
Length: 50.38 mm x 37.53 mm. Gross weight: 18.0 grams.
Condition
The mosaic and goldstone have been damaged and repaired, there is loss of tesserae and some areas of fill.
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14k Grand Tour Micromosaic Brooch of the Colosseum
Estimate $200 - $400
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$150
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