Description: Micro Mosaic Brooch FAP Antique Pin Grand Tour Italy For your consideration, this micro mosaic brooch by maker Fabbrica Angelo Pessar (FAP). This finely made micro mosaic dates from the late 1800's. The original ube hinge and c clasp are in working order. Measures roughly 20.33 mm diameter at the widest points. There are minimal to no missing tesserae I can detect in the mosaics (the small handmade glass tiles). Please zoom and examine the photos carefully for additional condition and details for they are all part of the description. A brief history of micro mosaic jewelry: Micro mosaic jewelry became popular during the European Grand Tour period (17th-19th Century). Members of wealthy families would travel around Europe taking in the sights and cultures of several different countries. Italy was a very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and culture - a favorite subject in aristocratic circles. It was also a famous glass producer, and Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills to making stunning miniature micro mosaic pictures for their rich visitors. Flowers, birds and architecture were a very popular subjects. Each piece of tesserae (little hand-pulled glass tiles) was hand cut by the artist and painstakingly set in place. No two micro mosaic pieces are the same. You are buying a little piece of history that is truly a one of a kind. Please consult our shop policies for domestic and international shipping and other policies. By completing a purchase, you have read and agreed to all our shop policies therein. *We do not offer shipping discounts or discounts on shipping for single item purchases.* *International orders: We are unable to combine shipping on multiple item orders. All International items will need to be shipped separately as per eBay's current algorithm. We understand this is as frustrating to our buyers as it is to us and hope they remedy the programing issue soon.
Price: 109.99 USD
Location: Sandy, Utah
End Time: 2024-11-20T01:30:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 13.5 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Wholesale: No
Department: Unisex Adult
Main Stone Color: Multicolor
Handmade: Yes
Vintage: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Customized: No
Seller Warranty: No
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Brand: Antique
Country of Origin: Italy
Antique: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Signed: Yes
Metal Purity: Unknown
Type: Brooch
Original/Reproduction: Original
