Antique 19th century Grand Tour trinket box featuring an oval micro mosaic plaque depicting a view of St Peter's square, Rome with the Vatican and Bernini's colonnade, mounted in a brass surround with scrolling foliate. The box inlaid with burl wood and ebonized wood veneers, further decorated with brass bound edging and inlay. Opening to reveal a blue satin lined interior. The front with a lock, lacking the key. In overall good antique condition with general wear, some scuffing/scratches to the wood surface commensurate with age and use. Box measures 3 7/8" x 3 1/8" x 2" height. Oval micromosaic plaque measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/8".