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Exceptionally Fine 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch, C.1880
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert Belcher Antiques

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Exceptionally Fine 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch, C.1880

19th century
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This exceptionally fine Italian micro mosaic brooch dates to circa 1880 and is a particularly charming example of the period.

The small circular brooch features eight intricately worked micro mosaic panels, arranged alternately in the form of love hearts and semi circles around a central roundel. The centre is beautifully decorated with delicate flowers and foliage, all framed by a striking turquoise border.

The micro mosaic is set within a rich gilt base metal frame, retaining its original hinged pin fastening to the reverse.

The brooch remains in very good condition, with the finely detailed mosaic work beautifully preserved.

Italian, circa 1880

Dimensions:

Height: 2.2 cm

Width: 2.2 cm

Depth: 0.9 cm

Box not included.

FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
0.9cm (0.35")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch to the 1880s.

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SA1232633
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This exceptionally fine Italian micro mosaic brooch dates to circa 1880 and is a particularly charming example of the period.
The small circular brooch features eight intricately worked micro mosaic panels, arranged alternately in the form of love hearts and semi circles around a central roundel.
Robert Belcher Antiques

The centre is beautifully decorated with delicate flowers and foliage, all framed by a striking turquoise border.

fig 1. A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box.
fig 1. Exceptionally Fine 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch, C.1880

The micro mosaic is set within a rich gilt base metal frame, retaining its original hinged pin fastening to the reverse.

The brooch remains in very good condition, with the finely detailed mosaic work beautifully preserved.

Italian, circa 1880

Dimensions:

Height: 2.2 cm

Width: 2.2 cm

Depth: 0.9 cm

Box not included.

FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
0.9cm (0.35")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232633
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box.

Exceptionally Fine 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch, C.1880

Archive II A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box. View II
Archive III A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box. View III
Archive IV A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box. View IV
Archive V A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box. View V
Archive VI A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box. View VI
Archive VII A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box. View VII
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A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box.
Exceptionally fine 19th century Italian micro mosaic brooch, c.1880
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A floral-shaped 19th-century Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring colourful glass tesserae set inside an open velvet-lined tan leather box.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Micro mosaic jewellery features intricate patterns crafted from tiny glass tiles or rods, known as tesserae, set closely together into a cement substrate. Originating in Rome during the late 18th century, these pieces became popular souvenirs for European travellers undertaking the Grand Tour during the Victorian era.

Antique micro mosaics are constructed using minute glass tesserae inlaid into a glass, stone, or metal matrix. The surrounding mounts are typically crafted from gold, silver, or gilt base metals and are frequently housed in velvet-lined fitted presentation cases.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display minute, hand-cut glass tesserae fitted tightly together to form detailed floral or pictorial scenes. Modern reproductions often feature larger, uneven tiles, plastic components, or visible synthetic adhesives.

An antique brooch can be worn on a tailored jacket lapel, attached to a silk scarf, or fastened onto a velvet ribbon as a choker necklace. Presenting the item inside its original velvet display box on a dressing table also serves as a decorative historic accent.

Clean micro mosaic jewellery gently with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding immersion in liquid or exposure to chemical cleaners, which can dissolve the underlying cement matrix. Store the item flat in a dry environment, ideally inside a velvet-lined box to protect the glass tesserae.
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