Etruscan Revival Micromosaic Bird Ring opal Surface Engraving only

Surface Engraving only

also including stripping out the original bronze beams to make weaponry

Era: Vintage circa 2000

Ceratops horridus

Etruscan Revival Micromosaic Bird Ring opal Surface Engraving onlyCool Victorian micromosaic ring dating from the latter half of the 19th century. The tiny, square mosaic panel depicts a colourful bird perhaps a dove or pigeon over a turquoise blue background. Specially shaped and multicoloured tesserae, known as millefiori, are used alongside the standard glass ones to make up the image. The metalwork is characterised by Etruscan elements: applied ropework border and granulation to the shoulders. It's crafted in