Bracelet In Micro Mosaic And Black Onyx Mounted In Vermeil.

Mounted in vermeil, this bracelet is made up of seven oval medallions, representing Roman monuments in micro-mosaic, they are made on onyx, among these we recognize, the Colosseum, an unidentified temple, an arch unidentified twice, the Holy Angel's Castle (Hadrian's Tomb) twice and the temple of Vesta. Of Roman origin, these jewels were brought back during the “Grand Tour”. It was an initiatory journey carried out by young people (artists, or art lovers) from the European bourgeoisie. The main period of production of these objects goes from the end of the 18th century to the end of the 19th century. Cracks and accidents on some medallions. It is stamped with a hallmark, in the shape of a swan, which was affixed to imported objects in solid silver. Mid-19th century period. Wrist circumference 18.5 cm.