19th C. Italian Micromosaic Glass & Brass Snuff Box
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Description
Western Europe, Italy, ca. 19th CE. A brass trinket / snuff box inlaid with a intricate micromosaic in glass. The painstaking arrangement of flowers in pastel hues is not only a testament to skill but extreme patience, glass canes that were a millimeter-thin were cut into tesserae and set into place with tweezers. Micromosaics gained popularity in Rome, where the rich heritage of ancient floor mosaics inspired the miniature pieces that were perfect for European tourists on their Grand Tour looking to take home a portable mementos. Size: 2.3" L x 1.6" W x 1.2" H (5.8 cm x 4.1 cm x 3 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#135292
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#135292
Condition
Missing a few of the glass mosaic inlays. Most are intact and excellent. Some patina to the brass, otherwise excellent.
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19th C. Italian Micromosaic Glass & Brass Snuff Box
Estimate $600 - $900
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