Micromosaic Box Forget-Me-Nots Antique Grand Tour Italy Oval

Description: The Item Price is FIRM. The price will not go lower than this. We will not send best offers. *Please be advised our shop may raise prices in 2025. Micro Mosaic Box Forget-Me-Nots Antique Grand Tour Italy Oval For your consideration, this antique micromosaic trinket or pill box ornate detail. The micromosaic dates from the late 1800's- early 1900s. There is intricate metalwork that surrounds the box. The micromosaic is a nice size, 35 mm x 25 mm, with a beautiful bouquet of blue Forget-me-not flowers. The original tube hinge is in working order. The lid closes nicely. Stands roughly 20.88 mm tall x 51 mm x 39 mm. There are minimal to no missing tesserae I can detect in the mosaics (the small handmade glass tiles). The bottom is gorgeously monogramed "MAP". Please zoom and examine the photos carefully for additional condition and details for they are all part of the description. A brief history of micro mosaic jewelry: Micro mosaic jewelry became popular during the European Grand Tour period (17th-19th Century). Members of wealthy families would travel around Europe taking in the sights and cultures of several different countries. Italy was a very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and culture - a favorite subject in aristocratic circles. It was also a famous glass producer, and Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills to making stunning miniature micro mosaic pictures for their rich visitors. Flowers, birds and architecture were a very popular subjects. Each piece of tesserae (little hand-pulled glass tiles) was hand cut by the artist and painstakingly set in place. No two micro mosaic pieces are the same. You are buying a little piece of history that is truly a one of a kind. Please consult our shop policies for domestic and international shipping and other policies. By completing a purchase, you have read and agreed to all our shop policies therein. *We do not offer discounts on shipping for single item purchases.* USA domestic shipping will be sent fully insured via USPS Priority Mail.*International orders: We are unable to combine shipping on multiple item orders. All International items will need to be shipped separately as per eBay's current algorithm. We understand this is as frustrating to our buyers as it is to us and hope they remedy the programing issue soon.

Price: 349.99 USD

Location: Sandy, Utah

End Time: 2025-01-20T04:07:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15.5 USD