Grand Tour Venice Micromosaic Brooch
An unusual 19th century micromosaic brooch depicting the Doge's Palace in Venice, complete with two of the city's iconic gondollas passing by. The detail is exceptional, with wonderfully intricate architectural detail and striking use of perspective. All done with micro tesserae: tiny piece of coloured glass set over a black background. It dates from the mid 19th century, set into an 18 carat gold brooch mount with French control marks for 18ct gold. The palace, built in 1340 in the Gothic style, was the official residence of the Doge, the highest role of authority in the Republic of Venice, and the seat of the Venetian government. Today the building serves as one of the 11 museums run by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.
Era: Victorian, circa 1870
Size: 3.3cm by 4.1cm
Stone: Tesserae and black glass
Marks: French control marks (eagle head) for 18ct gold
Condition: Great antique condition, the black glass surround has a small crack at one side
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[Last updated: September 2026]
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