Posted 8 years ago
Agram.m
(760 items)
Today I show you again a new addition to my Micro Mosaic collection. It's a small gold on silver plated (so called Vermeil) brooch with dove and on back an Italian optional hallmark, purity degree 800/1000.
This is a brief history and a selection of Italian silver hallmarks from 1870 to present days.
The documentation about this period of Italian silversmithing is extremely scarce and defficult to find. In 1870, with the conquest of Rome and the end of Stato Pontificio (Papal State), Italy attained its unity and a unique system of hallmarking was introduced in the Kingdom of Italy. The law 2 May 1872 deregulated silver production and introduced only a not compulsory inspection of silver artifacts.
The last photo is of my Micro Mosaic little brooches collection.
An exquisite collection!
The mosaic work is wonderful and I am amazed at the metal work also.
The twisted frame and the balls really appeal to me.
The color combination looks very sophisticated, a nice addition to your collection!
Lovely brooch and a very lovely collection!!
Efesgirl, racer4four, davyd286 and TassieDevil thank you for love and your very nice compliments i appreciate very much !
vetraie050, aura, nutsabotash6, Vintageforever and NevadaBlades thanks for your attention and love.
Exquisite, as usual!
I'm still in birdie mood :-D >°)
Ohhh crescent moon and micro mosaic...deadly combination...must have! :-) very nice brooch Marga
Nina nice to hear of you, thanks for your reaction and how are you kids?
For me only micro mosaic already deadly
Thanks Baylou !
valentino97, thanks ! Every time I'm back to get a new piece of jewelery I am so excited and so happy that I would like to share with you.
Windwalker and Hunter thank you both for interest and love.
The birds are always my favorites!
oustanding work indeed
kavatinitz thank you so much for your nice compliment and love.
Love it
lentilka11 thanks for love and nice comment.
How did I miss this one, Marga? Oooooh so beautiful, love your birdies!!! :)
katherinescollections thanks for your nice comment and love.
martika, BelleEpoque and jscott0363 thanks for interest and love.