22/08/2026
I’m on holiday at the moment, so I’ve put my needlework aside for a while. No crafting, no embroidery — just relaxing, exploring and enjoying little discoveries. ❤️
Yesterday, I happened to visit a flea market… and, of course, I couldn’t leave without a couple of vintage treasures. 😊
🇮🇹 Italian Micro-Mosaic Brooch
This beautiful piece dates approximately from the late 19th to early 20th century. Micro-mosaics are made from incredibly tiny pieces of coloured glass, known as tesserae. The smaller the pieces, the more detailed and intricate the design. Italian micro-mosaic jewellery was also popular as a souvenir among travellers visiting Italy.
🇬🇧 English Coalport Porcelain Brooch
This delicate brooch dates approximately from the 1950s–1960s. Coalport is one of England’s historic porcelain makers, famous for its elegant decorative pieces. Porcelain jewellery often followed the same traditions as fine porcelain — delicate floral designs, hand decoration and beautiful attention to detail.
Two brooches, two countries, two completely different techniques — and two little stories that now continue with me. ✨
And the funny thing is… I wasn’t even looking for brooches. I simply happened to be at the flea market. ❤️