Antique early Italian exquisite micro mosaic pin brooch, dating back to the early 1900's. This is a stunning example of a Victorian Venetian micro mosaic piece where jewelry looks like art! It boasts a lush and whimsical 3D floral design made from tiny, colorful micro mosaic pieces of hand colored and hand blown glass. What makes this piece stand out from others like it, is it's 3D design. The bouquet of flowers sticks out a substantial amount higher than the multi-colored green background behind it. The mosaic artwork in on a solid brass oblong octagonal backing with an old, antique style closure on the pin. The world "ITALY" is engraved on the backside. A piece of history / art, ready to adorn any area on which it is pinned and make a true statement in your wardrobe.

Micro-mosaics are created from tiny fragments of tesserae, generally made from glass or enamel. The size of the tesserae can be as small as 1 mm. Making a micromosaic is a painstaking process with methods includes melting glass, pulling it into thin rods or threads, and then cutting it into tiny pieces that are then arranged to create a scene. Many depict ancient Italian landmarks or scenes from nature. According to GIA, one square inch of micromosaic jewelry can have as many as 1,400 pieces of tesserae.

Condition: Excellent condition with no missing mosaic tiles. The metal has beautiful aged patina that could be polished if you wish.

Measurements: 1 3/8" x 1"

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Los Angeles, CA.