It is a rare 19th century handcuff type bracelet in gilt silver filigree decorated with three medallions in Roman micro mosaic depicting: in the center two swallows facing each other and separated by a flowering twig on a white background, and on the sides two floral motifs on a brilliant turquoise background.
Symbol of light, hope, resurrection and fraternal union, the two swallows are depicted with extreme realism: tiny pieces of tiles of enamel glass draw the characteristic two-pointed tails, the straight dark gray beak and the curved pointed wings.
Our anonymous micro mosaicist went even beyond by making the reflection of the light in the swallows’ eye with an infinitesimal white tile.
The quality of the silver filigree, conceived in elegant motifs of flowers, leaves and spirals, is extraordinary and enhances the beauty of the micro mosaics.