Mid-Victorian Language of Flowers Micromosaic Brooch wood inspired by jewellery discovered in

inspired by jewellery discovered in excavations of ancient tombs in Pompeii and Herculaneum

It remains in the original fitted presentation box

it can be seen to create an eternal loop

displaying great chatoyancy as it's moved through the light

Mid-Victorian Language of Flowers Micromosaic Brooch wood inspired by jewellery discovered inDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A striking mid Victorian micromosaic "language of the flowers" brooch dating from the 1860s. Each flower represents a different sentiment: Edelweiss for courage and devotion; Red Tulip as a declaration of love; Peony for a happy life; and Forget Me Not for true love and memories. It's beautifully detailed, and the mosaic tesserae are mounted in a single piece of black onyx with chamfered edges and a gold border. Given the