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Italian Micromosaic Millefiori Mandolin Musical Instrument Pin

$60.00

This mandolin pin is a gorgeous example of older vintage mid to late Art Deco Handmade Italian Micromosaic Millefiori tile work. The patterning on the neck of the musical instrument is very well done as is the tile applicaton around the center flower. There are also 2 tiny oval tiles placed in the twisted gold above the flower section that are cut and set to look like rubies. The rest of the pin is gold plated. Other than minor age wear on the back the entire pin is in excellent overall condition. The hand crafting is superb. Well matched and colors are well placed. No messy old horse glue marks. All good. Size is 1 3/4″ tall north to south by 3/4″ wide across the body and 1/4″ wide across the neck. Never altered, modified or repaired and completely original condition this is a wonderful estate example of older micromosaic hand crafting for your collection. The pin rod and locking clasp are strong and secure.

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Italian Micromosaic Millefiori Mandolin Musical Instrument PinThis mandolin pin is a gorgeous example of older vintage mid to late Art Deco Handmade Italian Micromosaic Millefiori tile work. The patterning on the neck of the musical instrument is very well done as is the tile applicaton around the center flower. There are also 2 tiny oval tiles placed in the twisted gold above the flower section that are cut and set to look like rubies. The rest of the pin is gold plated. Other than minor age wear on the back the entire pin is in excellent overall condition. The hand crafting is superb. Well matched and colors are well placed. No messy old horse glue marks. All good. Size is 1 3/4″ tall north to south by 3/4″ wide across the body and 1/4″ wide across the neck. Never altered, modified or repaired and completely original condition this is a wonderful estate example of older micromosaic hand crafting for your collection. The pin rod and locking clasp are strong and secure.

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