Mid to late 19th century micro mosaic locket, after Gioacchino Barberi.
The micro mosaic depicting a woman in traditional dress, with apron and headscarf, carrying a wicker basket of vegetables, with glazed panel reverse.
Gioacchino Barberi (1772-1857) was a highly renowned mosaicist, his oeuvre included figures in traditional costumes, often depicting war scenes or classical stories and peasant figures.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Surround electronically tests as approximately 8-9ct gold.
Date:
Circa 1850-1870.
Length:
(including surmount) 3.5cm.
Condition:
Slight discolouration and small signs of wear.
Nibbles/nicks to the edge of the bevelled black glass.
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Mid to late 19th century micro mosaic locket, after Gioacchino Barberi.
The micro mosaic depicting a woman in traditional dress, with apron and headscarf, carrying a wicker basket of vegetables, with glazed panel reverse.
Gioacchino Barberi (1772-1857) was a highly renowned mosaicist, his oeuvre included figures in traditional costumes, often depicting war scenes or classical stories and peasant figures.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Surround electronically tests as approximately 8-9ct gold.
Date:
Circa 1850-1870.
Length:
(including surmount) 3.5cm.
Condition:
Slight discolouration and small signs of wear.
Nibbles/nicks to the edge of the bevelled black glass.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.