Rare 1860 Micro Mosaic Crystal Ball Plinth Roman Ruins

Approx. 8 1/2 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches.

I have never seen such a piece before. Most probably was an early and very high quality Grand Tour Souvenir from Rome.

The stand is approx. 4 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches wide.

Around the base is a Micro mosaic daisy chain in white with gold on a turquoise background.

****Please notice all 3 sides of the stand are made in the form of a two handled urn.****

Each side have a violet floral bouquet at the top,followed by a chain of flowers, a large Medallion of a famous ruin, a dove with sunflower and the bottom in an arrow design.

So intricate and stunning. The center of the stand has a Micro mosaic medallion of the Vatican.

The Ruin medallions are approx. 3/4 inches in diameter and include the Pantheon, The Forum and the Coliseum.

The crystal ball is of the utmost quality and is lovely condition.

I can see no loss to the tiny tesserae.

Stunning and rare.

If you are a Collector of Early Micro Mosaic or Grand Tour this is a must have