Antique Italian Victorian Era Pietra Dura & Gilt Bronze 4.25" Picture Frame, Floral Inlay 18th century tapestry goldsmithing

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It seems like it's been a while since we found a fabulous Black Forest wall hook so here you go

I spent time cleaning this one with a soft toothbrush

thinking it would be just a fantastic picture frame

I never tire of seeing the beautiful manner in which this functional item was created

Antique Italian Victorian Era Pietra Dura & Gilt Bronze 4.25" Picture Frame, Floral Inlay 18th century tapestry goldsmithingVery fine antique Italian Victorian era 4 1 4" tall gilt bronze picture frame with locket style front door framing an oval pietra dura plaque with colorful floral inlay! A visually stunning piece, small but powerful! Pietra dura is made by cutting and fitting thin pieces of colored hardstone into a carved stone base to create detailed images, patterns, or scenesalmost like a stone mosaic, but with perfectly flush joints and polished surfaces. The