Materials and Features:

• Italian Millefiori Technique: A dense, high-color "thousand flowers" focal point hand-set with variegated glass tesserae (miniature art-glass rods).

• Grand Tour Souvenir Heritage: A definitive mid-century boutique piece designed to mimic the 19th-century Vatican-style mosaics sought after by elite travelers.

• Artisan Filigree Architecture: An intricate, scalloped open-work border crafted from heavy-gauge Alpaca silver (marked ALP) for a high-luster, tarnish-resistant finish.

• Vibrant Red Glass Field: A rich, cinnabar-red glass-paste bed that provides a high-contrast backdrop for the floral bouquet.

Type: C-clasp

Age/Origin: Mid 20th Century / Italy

Marks: ALP

Measurements:

• Weight: 18g

• Dimensions: Approx 1.75 Inches in length x 1.5 Inches wide.

Condition: Good vintage condition. This piece shows authentic character wear including a localized bend to the outer filigree and a single missing glass tessera. This age-patina is reflected in the price. The C-clasp remains fully functional and secure.