PIERRET 1845-1898 COLLIER IN MICROMOSAIC

Antique and precious Collier in gold and micromosaic (1870 ca) Yellow gold necklace formed by a spike-mesh cord and pendants embellished with decorations and geometric figures and minute micromosaic flaming, represented Flora, winged cherubs, butterflies and geometric figures . The pendants in the form of a cross and a banner are drummed, that is, composed of two empty welded valves, and inserted on the cord through a twisted tube wire or double cones finished with smooth thread. The manufacture is attributable to the atelier of the goldsmith Pierret, active in Rome from 1845-1898. The minute mosaics can be attributed instead to the school of Giacomo Raffaelli (Rome 1753-Rome 1836). Punches: "Triregno e Chiavi" for the 18 kt gold (Stamp in force dolo the Law 71 1815 \ 1870) Certificate IGN repert n. 22734 of 21/7/16.Bibliography: Bulgari, C., Argentieri, Gemmari and Orafi d'Italia. Fratelli Palombi, Rome, Vol. I;Petochi, M., Alfieri, M., Branchetti, MG, The Roman Minute Mosaics of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Abete \ Petochi, Rome