Gold and Micromosaic Necklace, circa 1820

Composed of 10 oval micromosaic plaques depicting scenes of Roman monuments and the Italian countryside, within gold frames of conforming shape, joined by a triple row of gold chain, length 23 inches.

A bracelet set with Roman mosaics is illustrated in Understanding Jewellery, David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, p. 95, pl. 90. See also The Gilbert Collection, Micromosaics, Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel, p. 242, no. 178.