Micromosaic Demi-Parure with Peasant Vignettes, 19th Century

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A gold mounted micromosaic demi-parure, mid 19th century, comprising: a necklace designed as a graduated line of 26 micromosaic vignettes alternatively depicting peasants in regional costumes between foliate sprays, applied on opaque green glass within a hammered gold surround, between circular link connectors, circumference approximately 410 mm; together with a pair of earrings, en suite, length approximately 26 mm. (2) Accompanied by a fitted box. LITERATURE Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel, Micromosaics: Private Collections, Movement Publishing, 2016, p.237 (another example, illustrated). OTHER NOTES Special thanks to Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel for helping to identify the micromosaics as based upon etchings by Bartolomeo Pinelli (1771-1835) of peasants in regional costumes. Engravings from his book La Raccolta di Cinquanta Costumi Pittoreschi, Lorenzo Lazaro alle Covervile, Rome, 1809, were widely used in micromosaics, especially in jewellery.

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Hammered - A hammered finish on metal wares is achieved by striking the surface of the metal with a hammer to create a series of small, uniform indentations. The indentations can be made in a variety of patterns and depths. The resulting surface texture can vary from a subtle, almost imperceptible texture to a highly textured surface with a strong, pronounced pattern.

The hammered finish adds texture and visual interest to metal objects such as bowls, vases, and other decorative items. It can also be used to add grip or reduce glare on tools, weapons, and other functional metal objects.

A hammered finish can be applied to a range of metals, including copper, brass, silver, and gold.
Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.

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