Red-orange poppies and a blue blossom circle a cluster of white and millefiori flowers on a turquoise ground, bound by a twist of gilt rope. Every petal is shaped from hand-cut glass, each tessera set by hand.
Made in the tradition of Italy's Grand Tour, when travelers returned from Rome with a small mosaic as proof of a journey well taken, Rosetta is one of a kind and built to endure. Set her on a hall table to catch keys and coins, let her hold earrings by the mirror, keep a treasure or two inside, or give her as a gift meant to be handed down.
- Materials: Hand-cut glass tesserae set in a gilt-metal case.
- Era: Mid-20th century (c. 1950s), Italian Grand Tour revival.
- Condition: Vintage, with light wear that tells a story of the years it has seen. Clasp does not stay closed.
- Unique: No two are alike, this is the exact piece you will receive.
- Size: Approximately 4 in diameter x 1 cm (large).
A cheerful little wheel of Italian artistry, a garden that turns round and round without end.
