Rich 18 carat gold micromosaic cross pendant depicting the Dove of Peace and the word Roma c.1860.
2 inches(including bale) by 1.5 inches across.
Locket back to reverse.
A classic souvenir of Grand Tourists to the Eternal City, the inclusion of ‘Roma’ in the design not only signified the vital,educational pilgrimage of the Ancient Ruins and wonderful masterpieces but also by simply reversing the letters ‘Amor’ it highlighted the passionate, amorous experiences  connected to Rome.
The Archeological Revival style was made fashionable by the workshops of master goldsmiths Castellani and Ernesto Pierret.