Featured Micromosaic Gold Brooch

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Ratsy Brown, Aug 30, 2021.

  1. Ratsy Brown

    Ratsy Brown Well-Known Member

    Hello

    I have here a fine quality micro mosaic gold brooch. It is presumably Italian, but I'm not sure about the gold mount.

    Did Italy ever use 14-15ct gold as a standard? The mount is unmarked so I have been acid testing on a touchstone. Completely dissolved immediately with 18k acid, but 14k acid doesn't touch it for at least 5 mins.

    So is the mount likely Italian, or maybe it was bought back to the UK and set in 15ct mount?

    5.3cm x 4cm
    21.54g

    Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy the photos

    PXL_20210829_185842817.jpg PXL_20210829_185855832.jpg PXL_20210829_185903133.jpg PXL_20210829_185926861.jpg PXL_20210829_185956058.jpg PXL_20210829_185950693_compress99.jpg PXL_20210829_185934260_compress43.jpg
     
    Ratsy Brown, Aug 30, 2021
    #1 + Quote Reply
    reader, elarnia, Boland and 16 others like this.
  2. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    LOVELY!!! Yes your are correct about it being Italian. Some are referred to as Grand Tour micro mosaics. Likely would have been stamped to the pin. I have seen 14k - 18k gold.
     
    laura9797, Aug 30, 2021
    #2 + Quote Reply
    Ratsy Brown, reader, Boland and 7 others like this.
  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Gorgeous, Ratsy. It could have been mounted in the UK, or in Italy. My guess is the UK.
    It is the Pantheon in Rome, btw.
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 30, 2021
    #3 + Quote Reply
    Ratsy Brown, reader, Bronwen and 4 others like this.
  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The Pantheon:
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 30, 2021
    #4 + Quote Reply
    Ratsy Brown, reader, Bronwen and 4 others like this.
  5. Aznathalie

    Aznathalie Well-Known Member

    On antique gold brooches made of micromosaic, the stamps were often on a needle.
    Very beautiful and valuable brooch.
     
    Aznathalie, Aug 30, 2021
    #5 + Quote Reply
    Ratsy Brown, reader, Bronwen and 4 others like this.
  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Drool. I'd agree, plaque imported to the UK and fitted.
     
    Ownedbybear, Aug 30, 2021
    #6 + Quote Reply
    Ratsy Brown, reader, Bronwen and 3 others like this.
  7. Darkwing Manor

    Darkwing Manor Well-Known Member

    Stunning!
     
    Darkwing Manor, Aug 30, 2021
    #7 + Quote Reply
    Ratsy Brown, reader, Bronwen and 1 other person like this.
  8. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    That is beautiful.
     
    ulilwitch, Aug 30, 2021
    #8 + Quote Reply
    Ratsy Brown, reader, Bronwen and 1 other person like this.
  9. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    YIKES! What a stunner!!!!!
     
    Marie Forjan, Aug 30, 2021
    #9 + Quote Reply
    Ratsy Brown, reader, Bronwen and 1 other person like this.
Draft saved Draft deleted
Similar Threads: Micromosaic Gold
Forum Title Date
Jewelry Help dating gold micromosaic earrings? Nov 7, 2023
Jewelry Italian Micromosaic bracelet - 30's? Feb 7, 2020
Jewelry Help w maker mark, Victorian gold hat pin Jul 29, 2026
Jewelry Maker’s Mark Help - Gold Bar Pin Jul 11, 2026
Jewelry Gold(?) catch, pearl strand May 26, 2026

Share This Page