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Dumbbell shaped micromosaic brooch, one end features St. Peter's Basilica and the other has the Colosseum in Rome and the center has the word "ROMA," all set in gold stone background with hinged pin and hook on reverse.
pins (jewelry)
BROOCH
1390
Unknown
Rome, Italy
7/8 in x 2 in x 7/16 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1932.850
For more information on mosaic jewelry, see: Becker, Vivienne, "Antique and 20th Century Jewellery," (1989): 155-166; Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," (1991): 232-237; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 239-245; Gere, Charlotte, "American & European Jewelry, 1830-1914," (1975): 126-128; Phillips, Clare, "Jewels and Jewelry," (2000): 74-75.
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.844
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.845
Title Stickpin Accession Number 1932.846
Title Stickpin Accession Number 1932.847
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.848
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.849
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.850
Title Cuff Buttons Accession Number 1932.852 ab
Title Cuff Buttons Accession Number 1932.853 ab
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.854
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