• Italian micro mosaic floral brooch with a turquoise-blue border, ornate gold-tone frame, and loss to one white flower.
  • Small round Italian floral mosaic brooch beside a quarter, showing its ⅞-inch diameter.
  • Angled view of floral micro mosaic brooch showing glass tesserae and miniature flower accents around the metal frame.
  • Angled view of floral micro mosaic brooch showing glass tesserae and miniature flower accents around the metal frame.
  • Angled view of floral micro mosaic brooch showing glass tesserae and miniature flower accents around the metal frame.
  • Reverse of round Italian mosaic brooch showing aged gold-tone metal, Made in Italy stamp, and C-clasp.
  • Close-up of the Made in Italy stamp on the gold-tone reverse of the vintage micro mosaic brooch.
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Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch – 1930s Miniature Floral Round

Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch – 1930s Miniature Floral Round

$28.50 USD
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A tiny garden rendered in glass, this 1930s Italian micro mosaic brooch rewards a closer look. A golden-yellow rose nestles among white and red flowers and finely arranged green foliage, surrounded by a vivid turquoise-blue border. The ornate gold-tone frame carries its own ring of miniature floral glass accents, adding remarkable detail to a piece measuring just ⅞ inch across. Although part of one white flower is missing, the intricate composition retains its beauty and artisan charm.

  • Materials: Small glass mosaic pieces in a gold-tone metal setting
  • Color: Turquoise blue, yellow, white, red, and green with an aged gold-tone frame
  • Design: Miniature floral bouquet within a round mosaic border and ornate frame
  • Dimensions: ⅞ inch tall × ⅞ inch wide
  • Condition: The lower section of the central white flower is missing; age-related patina and surface wear on the metal. Please review close-up photos.
  • Markings: Stamped “Made in Italy” on the reverse; maker unknown
  • Era: Circa 1930s
  • Construction: Individually arranged glass tesserae, floral glass accents around the frame, and a C-clasp pin closure

Dainty in scale yet rich in detail, this brooch adds a romantic accent to a collar, cardigan, or jacket lapel. Its miniature bouquet and decorative border will appeal to collectors of Italian mosaic jewelry and those who appreciate the patient artistry of small handmade objects. The disclosed loss offers an opportunity to enjoy an early vintage piece at a more accessible price.

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