19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult with carefully riveted small steel

with carefully riveted small steel studs on a thin metal baseplate

sparkling whisper of the Belle Époque

it is believed to have been acquired during the Grand Tour

the goddess of the moon

This clock was retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris in the late sixties as part of their special de Brysal art clocks in precious stones and gold

19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult with carefully riveted small steelThis exquisite micro mosaic tie pin from c. 1860 features a meticulously crafted scarab beetle with intricately designed legs and secondary wings. The masterful use of iridescent tesserae adds a shimmer that perfectly captures the essence of the beetle's wing. During the 19th century, Rome and Florence's micro mosaic workshops were a major source of these stunning jewels, especially the popular Etruscan Revival style with scarab beetle mosaics, which