Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 221:
Description
4.29*2.77cm Wt:11.13g
Georgian-era Neoclassical sentimental antique brooch crafted in 18-carat gold, of marquise outline. The centre is executed in micro-mosaic depicting a basket of forget-me-not blossoms, meticulously assembled from minute hand-cut glass tesserae upon a deep-blue ground. A fine border of natural seed-pearls encircles the mosaic panel, finished with blue-enamel edging. The forget-me-not was an iconic sentimental motif of the Georgian era, symbolising faithfulness and remembrance. Owing to exacting requirements for materials and master craftsmanship, this traditional micro-mosaic technique largely fell into disuse in subsequent periods. The delicate glass tesserae are highly vulnerable to damage and loss over centuries; well-preserved intact examples are consequently exceedingly scarce. An important collectible jewel of Neoclassical-era jewellery art.
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