Micro Mosaic Plaque Cabochon Exquisite Italian Antique Grand Tour Souvenir

Description

Micro Mosaic Plaque Cabochon Exquisite Italian Antique Grand Tour Souvenir
The subject of this piece is The Temple of Hercules Victor or Hercules Olivarius is a Roman temple in Piazza Bocca della Verità, in the area of the Forum Boarium close to the Tiber in Rome, Italy. It is a tholos - a round temple of Greek 'peripteral' design completely encircled by a colonnade. This is the absolute best piece I've ever had in my shop. It's exquisite! The details are insanely small and extremely well executed. This piece is a museum-quality stunner. Add it to your collection as is or have it set in a beautiful gold setting. They don't get any better than this beauty. The larger size is incredible along with the jam-packed tesserae. The tesserae is completely intact (tiny hand made pieces of glass tiles). Please zoom and examine all photos for detail and condition. Measures  51 mm x  41 mm. There are no cracks in the black onyx glass There are a small chip on the back side of the plaque and one extremely tiny chip on the top back edge, please see all photos for details. Neither chips show from the front. Don't miss out. Pieces that doesn't come around often.
A brief history of micro mosaic jewelry:
Micro mosaic jewelry became popular during the European Grand Tour period (17th-19th Century). Members of wealthy families would travel around Europe taking in the sights and cultures of several different countries. Italy was a very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and culture - a favorite subject in aristocratic circles. It was also a famous glass producer, and Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills to making stunning miniature micro mosaic pictures for their rich visitors. Flowers, birds and architecture were a very popular subjects. Each piece of tesserae (little hand-pulled glass tiles) was hand cut by the artist and painstakingly set in place. No two micro mosaic pieces are the same. You are buying a little piece of history that is truly a one of a kind.
Shop Policy
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We don't accept returns, exchanges or cancellations unless one or more of the following terms are met. If you have any questions please contact the shop prior to purchase, as all sales are final.
Please understand that antique and vintage items are not in “like new” condition. They will sometimes bear the scars of age. All items are examined before listing to make sure there is no excessive or detrimental damage to the integrity of the items. Some may contain very minor flaws (small scratches, dents, fleabites, repairs, etc.), that we endeavor to mention in the descriptions that will appear highly magnified in the photos. We take close-up pictures to show the finer details and condition of items. Please note every item is described accurately and pictures are part of the description. We describe to the best of our knowledge and state if it has any issues to our knowledge. Colors may vary on items due to individual screen monitor color tones and can look different on your computer. Returns and exchanges are not accepted due to these monitor color differences.
If the item has been damaged in transit, which is out of our control, it will be resolved by the buyer and seller through a USPS or Shipsurance insurance claim. Your money will be fully refunded by the USPS or Shipsurance when the USPS or Shipsurance insurance claim is settled. If you have an issue with damage to your item upon receiving it, you must contact this shop within 24 hours or receipt of shipment. Contacting us weeks or months after purchasing an item with an issue does not warrant a return or a refund. A damage request return must be initiated within 24 hours of USPS delivery as shown through the tracking number assigned to your delivered package and must be mailed back within 3 days of receipt, exactly as received and fully insured.
We take great care when shipping your item and pack items in appropriate boxes and bubble wrap etc. If by chance your item was damaged in shipping, for insurance purposes, photos of both the item and the packaging are required to authorize the return. Please hold onto both until you receive further instructions, as in some cases USPS may require you to take both to your local post office for inspection before returning them to us. Additionally, the insurer will require a signed, sworn affidavit. Failure to do so will void any refund. We require you to send the item being exchanged via USPS Flat Rate Priority with proof of full insurance of the items purchase value and tracking information. You will need to buy postage at your local post office. We do not cover return shipping. The buyer is responsible for all costs incurred with return shipping.
If there arises an individual situation where an exchange is approved, please be aware, there is a charge of a 20% restocking fee on all items being exchanged. This is non-negotiable. If you are not comfortable with this, please do not purchase the item. By purchasing the item, you agree to all return/exchange terms provided here. The only time an item is eligible for a full refund is if we have sent the wrong item to you by mistake or if the item has been grossly misrepresented in both the photos and listing description.
All authorized returns absolutely must be returned in exactly the same condition as when it arrived. This includes bows, ribbons, jewelry boxes, bubble wrap, plastic baggies and tissue paper all in reusable condition. Do not treat these as garbage if you plan to return your item. These items cost money and are part of the sale price of the item. If they are not returned in the condition you received them, an additional 10% will be deducted from the total return price.
Domestic shipments:
We use USPS Priority Mail for all domestic shipping. All orders are insured for the content's full value. Tracking numbers are provided. If for any reason your item is lost in the post. Please allow 30 days for domestic per USPS. If it arrives damaged by USPS, please see instructions under the shop policy.
International Shipping:
International buyers, be aware we do not pay customs, duty fees or VAT fees or any additional fees your country may require. The buyer is solely responsible for paying these fees. If you refuse an item because you do not wish to pay the fees, we will withhold any shipping costs and charge a 30% restocking fee. As per EU law, earrings cannot be returned under the health and hygiene clause. Please see the above shipping note regarding customs delays, if your item is damaged in transit, or the wrong item was sent, your refund will include both the original shipping fees. In some cases of lost or damaged shipments, the insurer will require a signed, sworn affidavit. Failure to do so will invalidate cause for refund. Returns on international orders must have an affidavit waiver signed where needed. The buyer is responsible for all costs incurred with return shipping, including customs, duty fees and VAT (if applicable) and must be fully insured and in a sturdy box. If you fail to ship as per the return policy stated here, your return may not be honored. Please allow 30 days for domestic per USPS. If it arrives damaged by USPS, please see instructions under the shop policy.