A fine quality 19th century petra dura and micro mosaic pane...

Hammer

£5,000

A fine quality 19th century petra dura and micro mosaic panel of circular form enclosing two concentric rings of geological specimens, a further ring containing eight micro mosaic panels of Italian classical buildings and views, the central panel with an octagonal framework enclosing micro mosaic flowering convolvulus 45 cm diameter, set within an Edwardian mahogany table on four shaped supports with under gallery

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On closer inspection there are losses to inlay on stems in central panel, scratches 2cm long coming off one of the flowers, moulded table edge has two splits, Please inspect the images closely. The table is circa 1910.

The diameter of the table top is 46 cm
Surface scratches.

Small chip loss to outer ring segments.
Loss of colour to stems to central floral display