Description

Width: 4cm

Height: 3.5cm

A finely detailed vintage Italian micro mosaic brooch, featuring a vibrant floral arrangement set within an oval frame.

The design is composed of numerous tiny hand-cut glass tesserae, carefully arranged to form intricate flowers in rich tones of red, yellow, blue, and white against a dark ground.

The border is framed with a delicate rope-twist style mount, complementing the precision of the mosaic work.

Pieces of this nature are traditionally associated with Italian craftsmanship, particularly those produced in Rome during the late 19th to early 20th century, where micro mosaic jewellery became highly sought after as decorative wearable art.

The floral composition reflects classical influences, with a balanced arrangement and strong use of colour, demonstrating the skill required to assemble such finely scaled glass elements.