Late 19th century Italian micro mosaic frame

Late 19th century Italian micro mosaic frame

Code: CE480

Dimensions:

W: 6.5cm (2.6")H: 8.8cm (3.5")D: 0.5cm (0.2")

SOLD

A charming miniature palette shaped frame, made in Italy in approximately the 1880s. It is decorated with intricate micro mosaic made up of thousands of tiny coloured glass tesserae, forming a beautiful floral design. The tesserae have been skilfully fitted into a brass frame that holds them tightly in place. It has a push-in back panel, little wire loop feet  and an easel style wire prop. A couple of tiny tesserae are missing.