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Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set
Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set

Micromosaic Mosaic Jar PAIR Glass Base Matched Set

$ 173.72

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item Height: 1 in
  • Item Width: 2.25 in
  • Material: Glass
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Seller Notes: “Examine photos thoroughly for condition. Antique, vintage, and used items will have imperfections.”
  • Signed: No
  • Size: Small
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
  • Type: Mosaic
  • Unit of Sale: Set

Description

This darling pair of glass jars (unused, but presumably for expensive salve or whatever) has a well-done micromosaic top which snaps shut. Made as a set and selling as a set. I've been collecting fine and super-fine micromosaics for 20 years and this is the only set I've seen on glass jars. SIZE: glass jar 2.25" W at widest. complete jar is 1" tall. micromosaic diameter is 1.25". The micromosaic patterns are different from each other, but the jars are made to match. one is blue with orange hand-painted flowers, the other is smoky opaque (over clear glass; view the photo from the base, you can see right through) with pale blue flowers, also hand-painted. _____ ABOUT Micromosaics: In the 1700s, when the Vatican was finally almost done getting those big ole painted walls redone in glass mosaic, there was a shiver through the multi-generation mosaic family dynasties: "It's almost done... now what?" The mosaics were great--they would stay bright and shiny for hundreds of years, and not peel and flake like paint. But now what would all those next-generation mosaic artists do for a job? One of the young rebels, Giacomo Raffaelli, figured out an answer: Go small. In 1773, 20-year-old Giacomo had his first art show with exquisite tiny, tiny mosaics... micromosaics. It was a revelation. Today, we can look back on the range of style and quality of micromosaics that followed his innovative start. The active period of micromosaic production ended by the early 1900s, when there were less tourists traveling Europe, and those who went could take home photographs instead of paintings or micromosaic souvenirs. There were also less people willing to pay for the tremendous amount of hours required for the fine, beautiful works of the earlier days. _________ ABOUT Happy Hour Antiques & Auctions: We are a family owned and operated company. We take pride in providing great customer service. We do our very best to maintain our high eBay rating. We ask our buyers to contact us if there is an issue before leaving anything but 100% positive feedback. Our business is our livelihood and we work very hard to keep our customers satisfied! BEFORE YOU CLICK BUY IT NOW: Pictures provided in this listing are of the exact item. We strongly suggest looking very carefully at all pictures to see the item's condition. Ask us questions! We will do our very best to ensure your satisfaction before you purchase. IF PURCHASING A USED, VINTAGE, OR ANTIQUE ITEM: Unless otherwise specified, this is a used item. The advantage of purchasing a used item is the savings and the convenience of having your item arrive at your front door. It is also the best possible form of recycling: Re-use, re-purpose, recycle! A used item will show signs of use. SHIPPING We will ship to your PayPal confirmed address. Shipping notification and tracking number will be provided through eBay when the item is shipped. If you ordered several items, there will only be one tracking number. Sometimes shipping companies take an extra-long time to deliver packages. If we provided you a tracking number, do not worry, your item is on the way! Continue to use your tracking number to track your item with your carrier. If anything seems to be amiss, send us a message. Please do not leave us negative feedback for a shipping company's error or delay. Most items are shipped via UPS or United States Postal Service (USPS). USPS takes 24 hours to update tracking numbers after the item has shipped. If your tracking number is not listed on USPS's website, check back the next day. USPS does not operate on Sundays or holidays. Sometimes a tracking number is not showing that the item is moving; this is usually because the carriers are not scanning it along the way, no big deal. Always contact us if there is an issue. We are a hard-working, honest crew; we'll do our best to help. Please do not leave us negative feedback without contacting us first! Domestic: Please allow enough time for your item to arrive. If item has not arrived after 2 weeks, please contact your shipping carrier to track the package. For USPS call 800-ASK-USPS For FedEx call 800-GoFedEx -Freight shipment items may be delivered to your local freight dock. -For those in the armed forces shipping to a base, please allow up to 3 months for delivery.