Description:
Grand Tour Micromosaic-inlaid Paperweight, Italy, second half 19th century, the oval micromosaic depicting St. Peter's Square, inlaid to a cartouche-form marmo nero belgio marble base, micromosaic lg. 2 3/8, total lg. 5 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
Numerous nicks and chips to edges of marble. Top of marble with surface abrasions and pitting. Minor loss to tesserae. No repairs.
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