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203 - An Italian micromosaic panel bracelet, circa 1820-1850, the linked rectangular black glass panels inset with micromosaics depicting figures in traditional Italian costume, collet-set in gold mounts, tongue of clasp bearing indistinct maker’s mark, (some damage), length 16.5cm. £800-£1,200
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£800 - 1,200 (€950 - 1,500)Sale fees
An Italian micromosaic panel bracelet, circa 1820-1850, the linked rectangular black glass panels inset with micromosaics depicting figures in traditional Italian costume, collet-set in gold mounts, tongue of clasp bearing indistinct maker’s mark, (some damage), length 16.5cm. £800-£1,200 --- Many of these micromosaic bracelets were based on engravings by Bartolomeo Pinelli (1781-1835), published in Rome in 1816. Made for the tourist market, these jewels depicted, amongst other themes, local figures in regional dress, an Italian equivalent to the Swiss enamels depicting similar subjects, which proved popular as souvenirs of the Grand Tour. See: The Gilbert Collection, V & A museum. Literature: Phillips, C., Jewels and Jewellery, pub. Thames & Hudson, V & A, pgs 82-83 Condition Report The clasp panel is cracked across from side to side and from top to bottom, with associated chips; there are holes in the mosaic figure around the cracks. Of the other five panels, three are good, with smooth mosaics, two have a couple of small tessera lacking and/or loss to the grout around the tessera. The black glass backings show a few small scratches and chips around the edges. The gold mounts show a little wear and slight pulling around the settings. Gold is unmarked. Gross weight 50.6gm. ------ For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneer's website, www.noonans.co.uk
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