BROSCH, Castellani, mikromosaik och 18k guld, ca 1865.
Märkt med spegel C för firma Castellani.
Grekiskt korsform med repformad guldkant. Dekor av grekisk inskription av silvertråd: Phos (Ljus) och Zoe (Liv)
Bredd 25mm.
Proveniens
Fortunato Pio Castellani founded his goldsmith business in the Via del Corso in the early 19th century. Through a successful collaboration with the famous archaeologist Michelangelo Caetani, Castellani together with his two sons, concentrated on antique themes for their jewellery design and made a world-famous business. The firm closed down in 1930.
