A 9kt gold ring with an exquisite octagonal micromosaic on copper representing two butterflies on a branch with a white background and millefiori border.

Late 18th century 1790-1800 ca.

Dimension cm 3,4 x 2 with mounting. Size 14.5 - 7

Excellent condition commensurate with age.

Attributable to the master mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836).

For a similar example http://www.ponteonline.com/en/auctions/lot-details/378-272