{"product_id":"antique-italian-grand-tour-800-silver-fine-micro-mosaic-floral-brooch","title":"Antique Italian Grand Tour 800 Silver Fine Micro Mosaic Floral Brooch","description":"Every antique holds a unique history, and this late 19th-century Italian Grand Tour brooch is a breathtaking display of Victorian-era artistry. Unlike standard souvenir pieces produced for casual travelers, this brooch exemplifies exceptional, high-tier craftsmanship featuring extraordinarily tight, intricate, and diminutive glass tesserae.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe creation of a true micro mosaic is a labor-intensive marvel of precision. Master Italian artisans began by melting vividly colored glass and stretching it into hair-thin threads known as filati. Once cooled, these threads were carefully sliced into microscopic fragments. Using fine tweezers, the craftsman meticulously set hundreds of these individual glass pieces into a slow-drying mastic within the silver frame. In this specific piece, the artisan utilized incredibly small tesserae and subtle color gradients to essentially \"paint\" a vibrant, detailed bouquet of roses and daisies with remarkable depth and lifelike shading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis floral masterpiece is securely housed within a marked 800 silver starburst setting, beautifully finished with decorative beaded edges. An elongated pin stem and traditional C-clasp anchor the back, fully authenticating its late 1800s origins. It survives today in absolutely pristine condition, offering a superior and highly collectible treasure that will instantly elevate any fine jewelry collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecs:\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: Circa 1890\u003cbr\u003e Materials: 800 Silver, Glass Tesserae\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 1\" H x 1.5\" W x 0.25\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eThe exceptionally tight glass tesserae remain pristine and entirely intact with no missing pieces. The 800 silver setting exhibits age-appropriate tarnish and heavy patina on the reverse, while the original pin stem functions securely within the C-clasp.","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53213906337973,"sku":"J1","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/a1cab441-fa79-4d3c-9966-9c3c9386ff99.jpg?v=1788568526","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/antique-italian-grand-tour-800-silver-fine-micro-mosaic-floral-brooch","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}