Italian, Late 19th Century — Gilt-filigree Parure With Scarab Micromosaics

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Italian, Late 19th Century — Gilt-filigree Parure With Scarab Micromosaics

ITALIAN WORK, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Parure comprising a pendant brooch and a pair of drop earrings in gilt-metal filigree, decorated with coloured glass micromosaic panels featuring a central scarab on a white ground, surrounded by geometric and floral motifs in shades of green, pink, blue and red.
Brooch fitting to the reverse, with a suspension loop for use as a pendant; hooks for pierced ears.The scarab motif reflects the Egyptian Revival taste that was particularly popular in nineteenth-century jewellery, while the use of minute coloured-glass tesserae is characteristic of Italian micromosaic work

3 000 €

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Rosita Rapetti Gallery - Sanremo, Italy

Period: 19th century

Style: Napoleon 3rd

Condition: Good condition

Material: Vermeil

Reference (ID): 1139739

Availability: In stock