Red poppies and blue forget-me-nots bloom together above a blush rose, all set against a warm yellow ground and framed in gilt rope. Every flower is shaped from hand-cut glass, each tessera set by hand. Engraved on the bottom is a marking signifying it was made for Lord & Taylor.
Made in the tradition of Italy's Grand Tour, when micro mosaics were prized as both souvenir and status symbol, Emilia is one of a kind and built to endure. Keep her on a vanity, fill her with small treasures, admire her as art, or give her as a gift meant to be passed 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 speaks to its history.
Unique: The exact piece pictured — one of a kind, and yours alone.
