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Super Victorian Micromosaic Quill Pen "ROMA" c.1880 browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing: Pre 1900: item # 494929
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| Lovely early Micromosaic Quill Pen c. 1880 likely purchased while visiting Rome on a Grand Tour of Europe. This pen is in remarkable condition for it's age. Tiny glass tiles or tesserae are pieced together to form a design or picture. In this case a momento of Rome or "ROMA" as the tiny type in the center of the pen spells out. No tiles missing! Dimensions are 7 1/4" L x 1/4"W -1/2" at it's widest- the end which depicts a rich green clover. Metal appears to be a gilt over brass?. All original in fine condition. A wonderful example of early micromosaic work! | ||
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