Exceptional Micromosaic Brooch of the Chi Rho Iota egyptian revival circa 1860

circa 1860

or even a perfect 1" chain extender

Crafted circa 1855

and fully closed back setting

All in all a great pair to have in any collection or look for a pop of color

Exceptional Micromosaic Brooch of the Chi Rho Iota egyptian revival circa 1860A fantastic, Victorian, Grand Tour, Archaeological revival micro mosaic brooch featuring a beautiful Chi Rho Iota, the first symbol of Christ's name in illuminated Medieval manuscripts. Likely created by the Vatican workshop, with an Italian hallmark, this example is simply superb. The Grand Tour was a rite of passage starting in the late 17th Century. A typical "Grand Tourist" would be an educated and wealthy Englishman, German, Scandinavian, or