Lot of five micromosaic and hand-painted brooches

Lot of five micromosaic and hand-painted brooches

Article

1117706

Location

Virginia, United States

Closing at

October 18, 2024

Category

Brooch

Year of Production

Late 19th/first half 20th century

Dimensions

Length: 5/8" to 2 3/4"

Material

Mother Of Pearl, Silver

Clasp Or Buckle

fastener

Gender

Women

Motif

Flower, Landscape, Seascape, Mosque

Style

Antique, Vintage

Description

Antique/Vintage micromosaic and other brooch, lot of five, comprising two round-form micromosaic brooches with flower designs, and three large oval-form brooches with hand-painted designs, consisting of one porcelain cabochon depicting a landscape scene, and two likely on mother-of-pearl, signed along the lower edges, featuring one with a seascape scene with boats, and the other depicting a landscape with a mosque-type building in the center. The smallest micromosaic brooch is marked "800" on the back for 0.800 silver fineness, while the remainder are unmarked. Late 19th/first half 20th century. Lengths range from 5/8" to 2 3/4".

Provenance

No provenance provided
Estimates: $80 – $120

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