Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. Rare Antique 18-19c Sand Size Tesserae Roman Ruins Micro Mosaic Plaque, Pyramid. Some time ago I bought out the drawers of an old jeweler’s workbench in Paris, and there were lots of gorgeous century-old hand carved Italian cameos and micro mosaics, all little works of art, and all passed down through generations of goldsmiths, jewelers. I love that, in France, many generations of a family stay in the family business, apprentice and eventually take it over, passing one generation to the next. This sale marked the closing, end of the line, and there were incredible treasures to be had. I only bought a few lots, and this is one. I’ve had them for a couple decades, myself. I’m nostalgic about such things. But it’s time to part with my own collections and I will offer each individually. This one is very early 1800s, perhaps even 1700s, Georgian era sand-sized tesserae and rare, a unique Roman ruins scene The pyramid of Cestius (in Italian, Piramide di Caio Cestio or Piramide Cestia) is a Roman Era pyramid in Rome, Italy, near the Porta San Paolo and the Protestant Cemetery. It was built as a tomb for Gaius Cestius, a member of the Epulones religious corporation. A 30 mm x 24 mm but thin 3mm depth, adventuring or goldstone pristine plaque, no chips and no hairlines or damage. The tiniest glass tesserae, indicating very early work, there are a few missing at peak of smaller pyramid, area filled. It is eady to be mounted or just enjoyed in display as I have done. The colorful glass tesserae are all in place and ground smooth as silk to the touch. Full measurements are noted on the photos. Country/Region of Origin: Italy. From antique French sterling silver, Georgian – Victorian jewelry, Limoges or Sevres or fine porcelain, enamels, tortoise shell boxes, etui, necessaire; portrait miniatures, fine European paintings & tapestries, or Hermes to Rolex and uncommon & thrilling items of museum quality. The array and inventory change often in our dynamic shop. In 1998 we made the move from high profile stores in Beverly Hills, CA and Dallas, TX, to an entirely internet based operation. With physical offices in both Utah and California, but no storefronts any longer, we want to thank our great customers for helping us have the courage to operate entirely online. In 2019, we launched our own website with an attractive and easy to navigate style. Easy to find us with a QUICK SEARCH. We’re looking forward to getting acquainted with you and to helping you complete (or add to) your’want’ list. It’s our job to tempt you mercilessly, and to treat you so well you’ll just love to come back to shop again. We appreciate our great customers! Thanks for making our’work’ so much fun! We have a great reputation we’ve worked hard to attain, and which we do all we can to keep & improve. Please expect response from us within 24 hours, (normally far less). Rarely, both of us travel together, and that may necessitate a slightly longer response time. You are very important! Our fine inventory is very important. And your ranking of our performance is also very important! We wish to keep our 4.9 – 5 star ratings in all categories. We always insure our items BUT, more importantly, pack them extremely well knowing that most are not replaceable. Please remember that when leaving DSR ratings. We always honor a 3-day return on our items, and guarantee them to be as described. Our listing images are always large and clear and portray the items we sell as accurately as possible. You May Also Like. Rare Antique Bas Relief Sculpture Roundel Plaque in Heavy Bronze Frame, CLODION. Antique Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Signed Papier Mâché 10 Card Tray, Peacock. Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Perfume Casket, Two Eglomise Parisian Scene Scents. Antique French 2-Deck Playing Cards Box, Casket, Hand Painted, Vernis Martin. Antique Victorian Era Tooled Leather Carte d’Visite or Photo Album, Gilt Clasps. Antique French Savoie Pottery “Pichet Parlant” Talking Pitcher, Cafe or Wine. Antique Black Forest Carved 18.5 Wall Shelf, Foliage & 2 Lg Game Bird Figures. Antique Napoleon III Era French Papier Maché Bread Tray, Crumb & Brush, Chinoise. Antique – Vint White Marble or Alabaster 20.5 Tall Odelisk, Dore Bronze Fitting. Antique French Chocolatier’s or Confectioner’s Presentation Box, Casket c. Antique French Palais Royal Marked 14 Tooled Leather Travel or Vanity Box Chest. Antique French Bourgeois Aine Watercolor Artist’s Box, Set, Some Orig. Antique to Vintage 13.5 Tall Sheet Music Stand or Magazine Rack, Brass Inlay. Massive Antique French Gaming Chest, Box, LOADED. Marquetry & Drawer, Lock, Key. Add suggested items to your listings.