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c1880 Micromosaic Colosseum Brooch (shown on white background)
c1880 Micromosaic Colosseum Brooch (shown on hand for scale))
c1880 Micromosaic Colosseum Brooch (shown on black background)
c1880 Micromosaic Colosseum Brooch (reverse side and pin fittings shown )
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c1880 Micromosaic Colosseum

c1880 Micromosaic Colosseum Brooch (shown on white background)
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An antique c1880 Victorian-era Grand Tour souvenir of Rome, with a micromosaic image of the Colosseum mounting in onyx and 9K gold as a brooch. Although the Colosseum is one of the most common images seen in 19th century micromosaics, this one is particularly well done and nicely preserved. 

Materials

Glass Mosaic, Onyx and 9K Gold

Date

c1880

Condition

Good. Surface wear to onyx and metal.

Size

1.25 x 1"