Italian c.1870s 800 Silver Micromosaic...

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Lot number	352
Estimate	2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Auction	Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

Brooch-Pendant, Antique Jewellery. 3.4*3.4cm Wt:8.7g Late Victorian, crafted by a Roman mosaic workshop. Made in the micro-mosaic technique. Tiny coloured tesserae smaller than 1 mm are tightly and seamlessly assembled onto the base. The centre features the motif of Noah's dove, holding an olive branch in its beak, with gold wire inlaid within its wings and scattered rays of holy light. Flowers and foliage adorn both sides, with plump grapes at the top symbolising prosperity and abundance. Below sits an anchor cross, signifying hope through steadfast faith. The symmetrical equal-armed design may be worn either as a brooch or a pendant. The main body is 800 silver, stamped with the Roman goddess head hallmark on the reverse. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation. Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "in the artist's style," or similar language mean the lot is not guaranteed to be by the named artist, maker, signer, studi

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