{"product_id":"antique-14k-grand-tour-micromosaic-brooch-roman-forum-in-goldstone-glass","title":"Antique 14K Grand Tour Micromosaic Brooch Roman Forum in Goldstone Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely detailed 19th century micromosaic depicting the ruins of the Roman Forum, likely centered on the surviving columns of the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, a favorite and much-collected view among Grand Tour souvenirs of this type. Tiny glass tesserae in cream, ochre, terracotta, grey, and moss green build up fluted columns, entablatures, and scattered architectural fragments against a pale paved sky, evoking the famous ruin site as it appeared to 19th century travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oval mosaic panel is set within a rectangular goldstone glass surround (warm brown glass flecked throughout with coppery sparkle) and finished with a gold-tone metal edge. The bezel has tested as 14K gold, though it carries no visible hallmarks or maker's marks, which is not unusual for pieces of this age and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse shows a soldered catch and hinge, consistent with this having originally been mounted as a brooch; the pin itself is missing\/broken, so it is being sold as-is. A small jump ring at the back could allow it to be fitted with a bail and worn as a pendant, or restored as a brooch by a jeweler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicromosaics like this were made largely in Rome as souvenirs for wealthy travelers on the Grand Tour, prized then as now for the extraordinary miniaturization of the tessellated work, some pieces used tesserae fine enough to render architectural detail at a scale rivaling painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 3\/8 x 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.9g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNMARKED (Acid tested 14k gold)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home Again Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49008476127402,"sku":"MARK-WYATT","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8979\/7290\/files\/mm_98ab7f07-9e4e-4c43-878f-2ebc222fb2a6.jpg?v=1785864978","url":"https:\/\/homeagainvintage.com\/products\/antique-14k-grand-tour-micromosaic-brooch-roman-forum-in-goldstone-glass","provider":"Home Again Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}