Early 20th Century Handmade Italian Pietra Dura, Hardstone Mosaic Painting, of a colorfully clad farm woman wearing scarf and carrying a rooster in one hand, and a basket of eggs in the other. A number of fine semi-precious and other hard stones have been used to make up this delightful plaque, all set into black slate with beveled edges. It measures 9" x 4.5" x .25" thick (22.86 x 11.43 x .063 cm). Display framed or unframed on a table easel, hang on the wall, or mount onto a ...click for details
Large, "honeycombed" marble casket, box, with yellow metal fittings. Unmarked, we suggest it is Italian, or perhaps French in origin. Nice shape, with lovely veining and coloring; 4.50" x 4.50" x 4.25" (11.43 x 11.43 x 10.79 cm) tall. Some oxidation to the metal. Heavy. c. 1910-1930. $16 US Shipping.
