Wonderful Micro carved Brooch circa 1800 by Francesca Tanadei, a northern italian carver who was born in Switzerland 1771 and died in Italy 1828. All of the pieces by Tanadei have dark stained wood bases. This one is set into a gold canetille frame. It is a brooch but can be made into a pendant.
 
Measures - 35mm x 30mm
weighs- 5.9g
High carat gold
 
See the final image for a similar piece from Tanadei
Circa 1800
Immaculate condition