Antique Micromosaic Brooch of 18k Gold skate finely rendered in sterling silver

finely rendered in sterling silver and framed by a red and white enamel border

creates a sophisticated and elegant look

Venus is portrayed at her birth emerging fully grown and nude from a giant scallop shell

watch pins

The ring is marked for 14k gold and also bears the maker's mark for Church & Co

Antique Micromosaic Brooch of 18k Gold skate finely rendered in sterling silverA true masterpiece of early 19th century craftsmanship, this exceptional micromosaic brooch (circa 18001825) evokes the beauty and narrative depth of a fine Renaissance painting, rendered in thousands of hand cut tesserae by a highly skilled artisan. The scenerich in atmospherefeatures delicately shaded foliage, finely rendered human figures, and a charming village nestled in the distance, demonstrating the extraordinary attention to perspective,