Rare St. Louis Missouri Travel Souvenir Pin Brooch with Sentimental Romantic Blue Forget Me Not Flowers - Italian True Victorian Era Jewelry

Very rare antique Victorian St. Louis souvenir micro mosaic brooch:

~ Old world Italian style with tiny little glass tiles in an array of colors, shapes, and patterns

~ Each little bit of glass is a work of art in it's own right

~ 1800's Victorian era charm through and through

~ Very hard to find pin with glossy black and white letter tiles that spell out St Louis - perfect Missouri or St. Louis travel / vacation / home or special town souvenir for anyone who appreciates vintage jewelry

~ Includes sentimental or romantic blue forget me not flowers

Ready and waiting for your lapel, vacation, outfit, special day, collection or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True antique jewelry item - guessing early to mid 1800's in age - Victorian era.

MARKINGS: None that I could find

METAL / MATERIAL: Gold or brass toned metal, non magnetic - very well could be gold plated or filled

CLASP / CLOSURE: Early "C" type catch on the back side

MEASUREMENTS: About 1 1/8" in diameter

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, HISTORY &/or LORE: St. Louis gained fame in 1803 as a jumping-off point for the Louisiana Purchase Expedition. After 1804, more New Englanders and other East Coast emigrants settled in St. Louis, but the population remained predominantly French until well into the 1800's. St. Louis incorporated as a city in 1823. During the 19th-Century, St. Louis grew into large and important center of commerce and trade. Between 1840 and 1860, the population exploded with the arrival of many new immigrants. Germans and Irish were the main ethnic groups to settle there. St. Louis was a strategic location during the American Civil War, but it stayed firmly under Union control - in large part because of the fiercely loyal German influence. Later waves of St Louis settlers included Italians, Serbians, Lebanese, Syrians, and Greeks, who settled here by the late 19th-Century. This ponder worthy information fuels visions of who may have created and/or bought and cherished this very special brooch.

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This exquisite brooch is a true vintage treasure, handmade with care in the Victorian era. The six-point star shape is adorned with beautiful forget-me-not flowers, crafted using the rare and delicate micro mosaic technique that originated in Italy. The intricate detailing of the flowers and leaves, in a variety of rich and vibrant colors, showcases the beauty of nature and the artistry of antique jewelry. A perfect gift for any special occasion, this piece is a timeless addition to any collection. Its bohemian and floral theme, combined with its unique St. Louis heritage, make it a perfect choice for those who appreciate art, beauty, and travel. This brooch is not only a piece of jewelry, but a piece of history, and is sure to be cherished for generations to come.


CONDITION: Great vintage condition - given the age and collectibility. Most, if not all of the tiny little mini tiles are intact. There is some corrosion to the metal - I have not cleaned this piece up at all as I am kind of a purist and try to leave things as found. Hardware in good working order. Please study all photos to self-form an opinion of condition and gain additional item insight that only viewing photos can provide. A fantastic find in an excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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