Fine Floral Blue Round Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin, Italy, Grand Tour Souvenir

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Fine Floral Blue Round Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin, Italy, Grand Tour Souvenir:
$89.99

Fine Floral Blue Round Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin, Italy, Grand Tour Souvenir
This is a beautiful Italian micro mosaic brooch. It features fine floral detail of the tiniest handmade glass tiles. The replaced c clasp and tube hinge are in working order and date it to the 1800s. The tesserae (tiny hand made pieces of glass tiles) are all intact. 1 1/16\" diameter. *Penny for scale only.
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A brief history of micro mosaic jewelry:Wearing micro mosaic jewelry became popular during the Grand Tour period (17th - 19th Century). Members of rich European families would travel around Europe, taking in the sights and cultures of 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 were a very popular subject.