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Italian Micro-Mosaic Brooch, ca.
Italian Micro-Mosaic Brooch, ca. 1890, of oval outline, the black ground inlaid with two rows of floral tesserae and surrounded by a twisted gold-tone border.
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ANTIQUE MICRO MOSAIC AND
ANTIQUE MICRO MOSAIC AND MALACHITE BROOCH. Italy, 4th Qtr - 19th century. Unusual oval pin with center micro mosaic floral motif set within malachite border, gold filled mounting with enamel accents. Pin measures approx. 1.87"w x 1.5"h, hinged pin stem with "C" clasp. Condition good, two fractures in malachite - one going through mosaic work.
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Floral micro mosaic brooch
Floral micro mosaic brooch Oval onyx brooch with micro mosaic bouquet, yellow gold woven rope frame. D: 2 in. Micro mosiac is in excellent condition with minor or no loss to the glass tiles visible no chipping or cracking to the onyx, frame is in good condition. Special Notice to Prospective Jewelry Bidders Prospective jewelry bidders should exercise caution; we remind you that colored stones may be enhanced by heating or other treatment. Freeman''s is not aware of what treatments stones have undergone prior to consignment, and makes no warranty to the successful bidder of a colored stone or diamond as to such stone''s status natural or treated. In addition please be advised that some gem weights have been estimated through measurement, and therefore cannot be relied upon. We encourage prospective bidders of jewelry to view lots in person prior to sale. All lots are sold "as is".
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Italian Micromosaic Brooch
Italian Micromosaic Brooch Italian 18k yellow gold hallmarked micro mosaic brooch featuring two doves one with an olive branch the other with lilies both connected by circular beaded frames with palmetto forms enclosing stained glass motifs in micro mosaics; ht. 2 in. 13.2 dwts. ?? Condition:
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Italian Micro-Mosaic Brooch, ca.
Italian Micro-Mosaic Brooch, ca. 1880, the rectangular black ground set with colored tesserae delicately depicting a bouquet of flowers, set in an English fifteen-karat yellow gold frame, presented in the original leather box.
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GROUP OF OVAL MICRO MOSAIC
GROUP OF OVAL MICRO MOSAIC BROOCHES. Italy, late 19th - early 20th century. Seven multi-color floral motif pins of various sizes, seven marked either 'Italy' or 'Made in Italy'. Sizes range from 1.12"l x .75"h to
2"l x 1.25"h. All mosaic work in very good condition, minor wear to back of several pins.
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* An Italian Micromosaic 19th
* An Italian Micromosaic 19th century the oval panel depicting a landscape set on a black onyx rectangular background mounted as a brooch in a Victorian gilt metal frame further bearing a chain and pin the pin with a French eagle's head gold guarantee mark. Width overall 2 1/8 inches.
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ANTIQUE 14K GOLD MICRO MOSAIC
ANTIQUE 14K GOLD MICRO MOSAIC BROOCH. An antique Victorian brooch with wire work design, micro mosaic scarab with a hanging micro mosaic pendant. Approx. 1.75”H x 1.5”W, weight 10 grams.
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A ROMAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCH the oval
A ROMAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCH
the oval turquoise glass matrix inlaid with a flower filled vase on a white ground, gold mount, c1870
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Micro mosaic brooch Landscape
Micro mosaic brooch Landscape scene set in onyx and low karat yellow gold frame. L: 1 in. PROVENANCE: Property of a Main Line collector. Brooch is in fair to poor condition, displaying signs of loss to the onys frame edge as well as cracking across the back of the brooch. No signs of missing tiles in the mosiac as of this time.
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ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCH & GOLD
ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCH & GOLD CHAINAn Italian micromosaic ovoid brooch with classical ruins and solid gold frame, with a stamped 14K gold chain, 18 in long. Brooch is 2 x 1.75 inches.
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ANTIQUE GOLD AND MICRO MOSAIC
ANTIQUE GOLD AND MICRO MOSAIC BROOCH. Italy, 2nd half - 19th century. Rectangular brooch with center micro mosaic detailed image of a full figure peasant woman carrying flowers, 18K yellow gold mounting (x-ray and acid tested), hinged pin stem with "C" clasp. Removable glass back with fabric lining, possibly for photo or locket of hair. Approx. 1.75"h x 1.5"w.
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FIVE ANTIQUE MICRO MOSAIC BROOCHES.
FIVE ANTIQUE MICRO MOSAIC BROOCHES. Italy, late 19th century. Five brooches, each with multi-color floral design, to include: large rectangular pin approx. 2.25"l x 1.75"h; two oval pins - one approx. 2"l x 1.25"h and one 1.5"l x 1.0"h (marked 'Made in Italy'); one round pin - 1"d; Together with diamond shaped pin - 1.62"l x 1"h. All mosaic work in very good condition.
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TWO ANTIQUE ONYX & MICRO MOSAIC
TWO ANTIQUE ONYX & MICRO MOSAIC BROOCHES. Italy, late 19th century. Two brooches, each with micro mosaic floral design inlaid in onyx. One oval pin, approx. 1.5" x 1", clasp has been replaced. One lozenge shaped pin, approx. 1.87" x 1". Overall condition good, minor surface wear to onyx.
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A Micromosaic Brooch and Ear
A Micromosaic Brooch and Ear Pendants Venetian scene micromosaic pendant set into gold-filled frame surmounted with yellow gold bale with flower-form decoration including the bale measures approx. 1-1/2"L x 1-1/4"W and a set of ear pendants with micromosaics depicting architectural elements set into gold-filled frames with wires.
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A COLLECTION OF ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC
A COLLECTION OF ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCHES 1) 14K yellow gold oval micromosaic in onyx of St Peter?s Basilica in the Vatican City, Rome, bezel set with decorative pierced frame, safety clasp, 2 in. W, 2) 14K yellow gold round micromosaic of Italian ruins set in malachite, twisted rope frame, bale on hinge, safety clasp, 1 in. W and 3) 14K yellow gold micromosaic of the Triumphal Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy, set in goldstone, 1.75 in. W, bale on hinge, safety clasp, 47.4 grams tw
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An Italian micromosaic brooch, 19th
An Italian micromosaic brooch, 19th c, gold mount, 35 x 40mm and a pietre dure brooch, 21.8g (2) More Information Both undamaged
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18KT. GOLD MICRO-MOSAIC
18KT. GOLD MICRO-MOSAIC BROOCH19th century micro mosaic brooch, stamped with maker's mark not legible, tested 18kt., yellow gold, fully backed with gold, very small tesserae and very intricate design of two doves, C clasp on back, 34.41 x 39.79mm dimension, 20.0 grams
Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia
Condition:
slight scratches on back from wear
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MICROMOSAIC BROOCH. Italy 2nd
MICROMOSAIC BROOCH. Italy 2nd half-19th century. Black grey and white depiction of classical ruin or tomb in gold filled rope twist mount. 1.5'' oval. Black background has chips on edge.
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ANTIQUE ITALIAN MICRO-MOSAIC
ANTIQUE ITALIAN MICRO-MOSAIC BROOCHES & PLAQUE 19th c., (3) pieces, incl. a Grand Tour brooch with micro mosaic view of St. Peter's Basilica, set in yellow gold pin with rope twist surround, stamped "14K", a Victorian black onyx brooch with Pietra Dura rose, bird and butterfly design, set in openwork gold (untested) pin, and a plaque depicting St. Peter's Square, The Vatican, set in black glass, 3.75"squ (plaque), 1.25"h x 1.75"w (smallest), brooches: approx. 27dwt (total)
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A ROMAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCH the
A ROMAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCH
the rectangular polished black slate matrix finely inlaid with a spray of roses, lilies and other flowers, the gold cushion moulded mount with filigree, 6.5cm w, c1860
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JEWELRY: MICRO-MOSAIC BROOCH, IN
JEWELRY: MICRO-MOSAIC BROOCH, IN 14K GOLD FRAME, OVAL SETTING WITH TWO-TONE GRAPE CLUSTER ON BLACK STONE GROUND, TESTED 14K FRAME, NO HALLMARKS VIEWED, WITH SCATTERED PITTING IN MOSAIC, SCRATCHES, FLEA BITES AND EXPEC...JEWELRY: Micro-mosaic brooch, in 14K gold frame, oval setting with two-tone grape cluster on black stone ground, tested 14K frame, no hallmarks viewed, with scattered pitting in mosaic, scratches, flea bites and expected surface wear on stone, sold as is, 2 1/4" h.
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Micro mosaic "spaniel" brooch
Micro mosaic "spaniel" brooch Seated spaniel reclining in tall grass, set into onyx with a low karat yellow gold frame. L: 1 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: From a Pennsylvania collection. The micro mosiac is in very good condition with little or no chipping to the onyx, it appears as though all tiles are intact at this time.
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THREE ANTIQUE FLORAL MICRO MOSAIC
THREE ANTIQUE FLORAL MICRO MOSAIC SETS. Italy, early 20th century. Three sets comprised of: one set with oval link bracelet and clip-on drop earrings; one set with oval brooch approx. 1.87" x 1.25" and screw-back drop earrings, marked 'Made in Italy'; Together with oval brooch and button style screw-back earrings, floral mosaic set in what appears to be bone. Note: brooch with narrow crack through center.
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A mixed lot of costume jewellery
A mixed lot of costume jewellery including a micro mosaic circular metal brooch and an early 19th century long guard chain.
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A ROMAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCH the
A ROMAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCH
the polished black slate matrix inlaid with a basket of flowers and a dove in a gold and enamel picture frame mount with ribbon and chased scroll work with white accents, 6cm, plush lined maroon case, c1870
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COLLECTION OF FOUR ITALIAN
COLLECTION OF FOUR ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC BROOCHESCollection of Four Italian Micromosaic Brooches
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A late 19th Century gold coloured
A late 19th Century gold coloured metal mounted micro mosaic boss pattern brooch in the classical ''Revival'' manner 35mm overall the central 25mm panel set with doves quiver and arrows and a 9ct gold flowerhead pattern citrine set brooch
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Good Italian Eighteen-Karat
Good Italian Eighteen-Karat Yellow Gold and Micro-Mosaic Brooch, ca. 1900, of oval outline, the black ground set with colored tesserae forming a view of the Roman Coliseum, mounted in a beaded and engraved gold frame.
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An Antique Italian Micromosaic
An Antique Italian Micromosaic Brooch, ca. 1870's Early example featuring three dimensional tessarae depicting St. Peter's Square. The mosaic is set into black onyx and further enhanced with a 15kt gold twisted chain and ribbon frame. C-hook and barrel closure, also fitted with a loop for a lapel watch. Measures approx. 1-3/4"L x 1/2"H.
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Italian Micro-Mosaic Costume
Italian Micro-Mosaic Costume Jewelry Collection A grouping of floral Micro-Mosaic jewelry. Two brooches are rectangular one is oval one is a heart shape and one has an abstract design a pair of matching micro-mosaic ear clips with a twisted gold toned bezel and a micro-mosaic cross; all signed pieces are stamped. Condition: One of the pins has a missing clasp.A condition statement is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Cowan's Auctions Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission and each lot is sold ''AS IS''. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Cowan's Auctions Inc. recommends that prospective bidders examine lots in person or make enquiries to the Jewelry Department concerning condition of any lots before the sale as all lots are sold in ''AS IS'' condition.
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VICTORIAN GOLD MICRO MOSAIC DOG
VICTORIAN GOLD MICRO MOSAIC DOG BROOCH. Italy, 4th Qtr - 19th century. Oval pin depicting a spaniel sitting on a cushion, composed of multi-colored tesserae on a jet black background, within 13/14K yellow gold mounting (x-ray and acid tested). Hinged pin stem is not gold, possibly replaced, with "C" clasp. Approx. 1.5"l x 1.25"h. Overall condition very good, very minor surface wear.
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GROUP OF ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC
GROUP OF ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC BROOCHES. Italy, late 19th - early 20th century. Eight pins, each with multi-color floral designs. Group consists of four oval pins, two square pins, one rounded rectangular pin, and one medallion shaped brooch. Smallest pin measures approx. .75"d, largest pin approx. 2.0"l x 1.25"h. Seven pins marked 'Italy' or 'Made in Italy'. All mosaic work in very good condition. Minor wear to back of several pins.
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(3) Cameo and Micromosaic
(3) Cameo and Micromosaic brooches to include a gold filled framed shell cameo brooch of a maiden with flowers in her hair, 1 3/8" H, an 800 silver painted portrait pendant/brooch, 1 1/2"H along with a gold tone micromosaic brooch, 1"
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ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC 'LUTE'
ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC 'LUTE' BROOCHItalian Micro Mosaic 'Lute' Brooch
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ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC 'LUTE'
ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC 'LUTE' BROOCHItalian Micro Mosaic 'Lute' Brooch