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Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Grand Tour Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Wealthy aristocrats making their Grand Tour through Italy were very fond of pietre dure and micromosaic
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Antique 19th Century European Greco Roman Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Bronze
19th Century Micromosaic Table Top with Views of Rome from the Grand Tour
Located in London, GB
A grand tour circular table top
Possibly by Domenico Moglia
The circular platform of marmore
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Tables
Materials
Malachite, Marble
19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes
Located in London, GB
A Grand Tour Centre Table
The Top Attributed to Cesare Roccheggiani
The carved gilt wood base in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables
Materials
Malachite
H 30.5 in Dm 35.5 in
Antique Italian Micromosaic Gold Brooch-Pendant And Earrings Suite, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
Grand Tour micromosaics. They sold ready-made pieces and took commissions. The majority of micromosaics
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Antique 1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold
Antique Italian Micromosaic Gold Brooch-Pendant And Earrings Suite, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
Spanish Steps, where most of the tourists stayed, to sell their Grand Tour micromosaics. They sold ready
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Antique 1840s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold
Antique Grand Tour 18k Yellow Gold Micromosaic Double Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Grand Tour 18k Yellow Gold Micromosaic Double Drop Earrings
1.5" length from base of ear wire
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Tablet with Roman Views
Located in Kastrup, DK
real miniature painting.
Rome, 19th century.
Micromosaic became popular during the Grand Tour
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Spaniel After the Hunt
Located in Newark, England
Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Spaniel ‘After the Hunt’ after Antonio Aguatti and Gioacchino Barberi. The Micro
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Ceramics
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Grand Tour Marble Top Table on Giltwood Base
Located in London, GB
, malachite, and imperial porphyry; centred with a micromosaic medallion of the Doves of Pliny, and the whole
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
19th Century Italian Micro-Mosaic Grand Tour Table Attributed to Roccheggiani
By Cesare Roccheggiani
Located in London, GB
A rare grand tour table
Possibly by Cesare Roccheggiani
The circular platform of marmore nero
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble
19th C. Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic "Doves of Pliny" Box After Antiquity
By Vatican Mosaic Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, likely Circa 1880.
This beautiful box has an exceptional Grand Tour Micro-mosaic plaque
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Mid 18th Century Micromosaic Plaque
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid 19th century oval Micro-mosaic Plaque depicting St Peter’s Square Rome, enclosed in unusual black slate marble frame decorated with shells, scrolls & wolves.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
A Roman Micromosaic Plaque Depicting a Basket of Flowers
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Roman Micromosaic Plaque Depicting a Basket of Flowers.
Inscribed verso 'From The Townshend
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Italian Micromosaic and Specimen Marble Occasional Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular top now cemented in a wrought iron base with scrolled legs. Top with central view of the Coliseum and surrounded by various hardstones including porphyry.
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Antique 1860s Italian Grand Tour End Tables
Materials
Marble
Framed Set of Eleven Micromosaic Plaques of Italian Monuments
Located in London, GB
: Height 22cm, width 21.5cm, depth 2.5cm
Made during the Grand Tour, as a way for aristocratic visitors
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Chased Silver Snuff Box Set with Fine Italian Micromosaic Plaque
Located in London, GB
aristocrats on their Grand Tours around Europe, and taken home as mementos of the trip. Often the micromosaic
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Stone, Silver
H 0.99 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning decorative antique Italian Grand Tour Vatican Micro-Mosaic inset black marble
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Antique 1870s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Micromosaic Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Europeans making their Grand Tour throughout the continent brought these pieces back as souvenirs of their
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Micromosaic of Shepherd, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
purchased by wealthy tourists during their “Grand Tour” of Europe and then later set on a snuff box
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone
Lady, 1830 Era, Portrait With Micromosaic Bracelet.
Located in Firenze, IT
souvenirs purchased by travelers of that time, known as Grand Tour objects.
The portrait, executed in oil
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1830s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Micromosaic Demi-Parure Set, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
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Micromosaic parure sets appeared with the development of the Grand Tour or extended travels that European
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Antique 1810s French Empire Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
education with a “Grand Tour” of Europe with Rome, Italy being an essential destination.
Most mosaics were
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.42 in W 1.7 in D 0.52 in
Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
education with a “Grand Tour” of Europe with Rome, Italy being an essential destination.
Most mosaics were
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.42 in W 1.34 in D 0.52 in
Micromosaic Brooch from Vatican Mosaic Workshop Depicting St.Peter's Basilica
Located in Roma, IT
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For most Grand Tour travelers, Rome was the last stop of the trip. Its squares and monuments have been
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Antique 1850s Italian Brooches
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H 1.78 in W 2.17 in
Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog
Located in Roma, IT
most Grand Tour travelers, Rome was the last stop of the trip. Its squares and monuments have been
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant 'Vatican Mosaic Studio-circa 1850' Depicting Pantheon
Located in Roma, IT
poured into.
For most Grand Tour travelers, Rome was the last stop of the trip. Its squares and monuments
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Antique 1850s Italian Brooches
Materials
10k Gold
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W 1.58 in L 1.38 in
Micromosaic Pendant 'circa 1850' Depicting the Temple of Vesta, Rome
Located in Roma, IT
the best mosaic artists that Rome boasted poured into.
For most Grand Tour travelers, Rome was the
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Antique 1850s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold
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W 1.38 in L 1.74 in
Micromosaic " Doves of Pliny " from " Vatican Studio " Sterling Silver Box
Located in Roma, IT
poured into.
For most Grand Tour travelers, Rome was the last stop of the trip. Its squares and monuments
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Antique 1850s Italian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.78 in W 5.12 in L 6.3 in
" Very Fine Italian Micromosaic Plaque", depicting The Roman Forum, Circa 1850
Located in Madrid, ES
sustained, first and foremost, by the widespread cultural phenomenon known as the Grand Tour.
The Grand
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1850s More Art
Materials
Mosaic
Micromosaics depicting Colosseum and Temple of Vesta 18 kt Gold Earrings
Located in Roma, IT
. Some micromosaics contain more than 5000 pieces per square inch.
For most Grand Tour travelers, Rome
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2010s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
St. Peter's Basilica Micromosaic 'circa 1850' Set in a Gilded Bronze Box
Located in Roma, IT
19th century it was customary for the ladies in the Grand Tour to have a parure in gold or gilt silver
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Antique 1850s Italian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel c. 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
, mostly with colorful flower motifs, were popular souvenirs on the "Grand Tour" throughout the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.5 in L 1.82 in
Gold Brooch-Pendant with Micromosaic from "Studio Vaticano del Mosaico" Mid-1800
Located in Roma, IT
19th century it was customary for the ladies in the Grand Tour to have a parure in gold or gilt silver
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Pliny's Doves Micromosaic 'circa 1850' Set in a 24 Karat Gilded Bronze Box
Located in Roma, IT
" ) up in 1727. Here the best mosaic artists that Rome boasted poured into.
For most Grand Tour travelers
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Bronze
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H 2.76 in D 2.76 in L 3.94 in
Genuine Micromosaic (Rome, around 1850) depicting a Winged Angel 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
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For most Grand Tour travelers, Rome was the last stop of the trip. Its squares and monuments have been
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Roman Forum Micromosaic 'circa 1850' Set in a 24 Karat Gilded Bronze Box
Located in Roma, IT
was customary for the ladies in the Grand Tour to have a parure in gold or gilt silver made of
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Antique 1850s Italian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Bronze
Gold Brooch with Micromosaic 'around 1850' Depicting a Woman in a Lazio Costume
Located in Roma, IT
. Some micromosaics contain more than 5000 pieces per square inch.
For most Grand Tour travelers, Rome
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Antique 1850s Italian Brooches
Materials
Gold
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H 1.78 in W 2.17 in
Late 18th Century Micromosaic with Parrot on a branch. From a Model by G.Raffael
By Giacomo Raffaelli
Located in Paris, FR
perform their "Grand Tour".
Roman workshop around 1790.
H: 5.7in. (14.5 cm) / L: 4.3in. (11 cm
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Antique 1790s Italian Classical Roman Models and Miniatures
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
H 5.71 in W 0.16 in D 4.34 in
Gold Necklace with Micomosaic
Located in Paris, FR
the Grand Tour or extended travels that European aristocracy began to take during the 18th century
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
'The Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker, circa 1850.
Located in London, GB
workshops in Rome to appeal to tourists visiting the capital on the Grand Tour.
Doves were commonly used as
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Antique 1850s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Extraordinarily Fine Grand Tour Italian Multi-Part Micromosaic Necklace, Rome
Located in Lafayette, CA
18th century that micromosaic pictures became a staple souvenir of the Grand Tour.
Across the 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Marble, Gold
Fine Grand Tour Roman Micromosaic Plaque, Tomb of Cecilia Metella, 1860
By Vatican Work Shop
Located in Lafayette, CA
18th century that micromosaic pictures became a staple souvenir of the Grand Tour.
Across the 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
Materials
Stone, Enamel
Ardesia Paperweight with Micromosaic Roman Views Gran Tour, 1850s
Located in Niella Tanaro, IT
imperiali, Pantheon, Tempio di Apollo)
Grand Tour souvenir, 1850s.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights
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H 0.6 in W 4.14 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Grand Tour Souvenir Micromosaic Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Alexandria, VA
Italy on the Grand Tour as they were easily portable. Micromosaics began to be made in Italy during the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Materials
Slate
1870s Antique Grand Tour Italian Micromosaic Swan Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
1870s Antique Grand Tour Italian Micromosaic Swan Gold Locket Pendant
18K yellow gold, glass
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Roman Micromosaic Depicting Pliny’s Doves
Located in Roma, IT
This very popular subject, reproduced many times since the Antiquity in mosaics and micro-mosaics, has its earliest attestation in an image from a Roman floor mosaic discovered in 17...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
19th Century Roman Micromosaic after Domenichino's Saint Jerome
Located in Roma, IT
such as view of Rome or copies of famous paintings for visitors on their Grand Tour.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
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H 23.23 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Fine Italian Micromosaic depicting Saint Peter's square
By Vatican Work Shop
Located in Roma, IT
A Roman Micromosaic depicting saint Peter Square and the city of Rome beyond, with border in black
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour More Furniture and Collectibles
19th Century Italian Micromosaic of the Roman Forum
Located in Roma, IT
A superb masterpiece of the Italian artistic tradition, a picture made with marbles very small tiles that show the Roman forum. This extremely difficult work of art is a classical of...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Impressive c. 1860 micromosaic view of Rome - Vatican Mosaic Studio
By Vatican Mosaic Studio
Located in Lafayette, CA
, circa 1860.
The great majority of Rome’s Grand Tour souvenirs focus on just a single monument – the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Grand Tour Micormosaic Onyx Paperweight, Italy, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Micromosaic plaques depicting San Peter and the Colosseum, with a gilted wooden frame. Dimension
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Antique Micromosaic Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
Micromosaic jewelry blossomed in Rome in response to the travelers on the Grand Tour. It is made of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Empire Grand Tour 18 Karat Gold Micro Mosaic Necklace, 1810
Located in Sydney, NSW
An early 19th Century Grand Tour 18k yellow gold and micromosaic archaeological necklace - a rare
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Empire Link Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Micromosaic Brooch
Located in Brisbane, AU
wealthy young 19th century noblemen on the Grand Tour of Europe, as they often depicted cultural
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Antique 19th Century Italian Brooches
Italian Micromosaic, Diamond and Gold Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
culture of the eighteen century. These micromosaics were very attractive to get at the ”Grand Tour”. They
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20th Century Italian More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Micromosaics, Diamond and Gold Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
the eighteen century. These micromosaics were very attractive to get at the ”Grand Tour”. They were
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20th Century Italian More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Golden Pinchbeck Brooch with Late 1800s Roman Micromosaic
Located in roma, IT
technique originated within the Vatican studio and enchanted foreigners visiting Italy for the grand tour
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Pinchbeck
1860s 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Antique Roman Minute Micromosaics
Located in roma, IT
foreigners visiting Italy for the grand tour.
This elegant jewel composed of 13 figurative elements, colored
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Antique 1860s Italian More Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Early 1900s 925 Silver Ring with Floral Roman Minute Micromosaic Plaque
Located in roma, IT
technique originated within the Vatican studio and enchanted foreigners visiting Italy for the grand tour
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Early 20th Century Italian More Rings
Materials
Silver
Late 1800s 9 Kt Gold Earrings with Roman Micromosaic and Black Cabouchon
Located in roma, IT
Italy for the grand tour.
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Antique Late 19th Century European Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold
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H 2.41 in W 0.99 in
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Grand Tour Micromosaics For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of grand tour micromosaics for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique grand tour micromosaics was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, glass and marble. Grand tour micromosaics have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. There are many kinds of grand tour micromosaics to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical and Victorian grand tour micromosaics are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made grand tour micromosaics over the years, but those made by Biagio Barzotti and Christian Petschler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Grand Tour Micromosaics?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $22,000, while they’re typically $761 on the low end and $395,730 highest priced.
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