Micromosaic bar pin with three blue flowers within a circle at center and two white feather fans on either side set in gold mount with applied gold bead border and hinged pin and hook on reverse.
pins (jewelry)
BROOCH
1406
Unknown
Italy
1/2 in x 1 5/8 in x 7/16 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1934.2342
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 Mosaic brooch Accession Number 1934.2342
Title Mosaic necklace Accession Number 1934.2343
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