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Mid-19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Simulated Miniature Chest
Mid-19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Simulated Miniature Chest

Mid-19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Simulated Miniature Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A charming mid-19th century simulated bird's-eye Maple miniature chest of three long drawers With original turned wooden knobs raised On original plinth (There is often debate ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass
Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass

Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine miniature antique compass. Set in a matrix of specimen gemstones and hardstones.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Jasper

Anatomical Eye Model by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Anatomical Eye Model by New York Scientific Supply Co.

Anatomical Eye Model by New York Scientific Supply Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anatomical, composition, organ model of the eye by New York Scientific Co., Inc disassembles into six pieces deconstructing the eye and its nerves. The model is plaster with a glass ...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Composition

Antique Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle Tiger's Eye Stopper 19c Qing
Antique Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle Tiger's Eye Stopper 19c Qing

Antique Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle Tiger's Eye Stopper 19c Qing

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese rock crystal snuff bottle, finely carved in low relief with a lotus scene to one side and a scroll in flowing ribbons to the other, with tiger's eye stopper and bone ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Early 19th Century 18K Rock Crystal Lover's Eye with Silver & Paste Teardrop
Early 19th Century 18K Rock Crystal Lover's Eye with Silver & Paste Teardrop

Early 19th Century 18K Rock Crystal Lover's Eye with Silver & Paste Teardrop

Located in New York, NY

Unlike the furtive glances exchanged through those intimate eye miniatures, this piece does not hide its sentiment behind anonymity.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Silver sterling and onyx lock pendent. United States second half of 19th century
Silver sterling and onyx lock pendent. United States second half of 19th century

Silver sterling and onyx lock pendent. United States second half of 19th century

Located in Milan, IT

Upon opening the locket, the left side reveals a watercolor miniature on paper depicting the eye of a female figure.

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Antique 1860s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tigers Eye Maple Three Drawer Jewelry Box / Miniature Chest
Vintage Tigers Eye Maple Three Drawer Jewelry Box / Miniature Chest

Vintage Tigers Eye Maple Three Drawer Jewelry Box / Miniature Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage three-drawer jewelry box/miniature chest in tiger's eye maple (ca. 1940s, USA).

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Maple

Miniature Portrait of a Sleepy Eyed Man, Circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
Miniature Portrait of a Sleepy Eyed Man, Circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

Miniature Portrait of a Sleepy Eyed Man, Circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

By Christian Wilhelm Dietrich

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Miniature portrait of a sleepy eyed man, circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich Germany 18th century, inscribed on back, refer to photo Exceptional quality Oil on canvas, laid do...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Wood

Stone Carving Art Cat Miniature
Stone Carving Art Cat Miniature

Stone Carving Art Cat Miniature

Price Upon Request

H 3.15 in W 3.94 in L 3.94 in

Stone Carving Art Cat Miniature

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN created a cat miniature using mosaic and carving techniques. Specialized in glyptography, the carved hairs and facial features are detailed. The selection of natural stones...

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2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Jasper

Painted Evil Eye Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
Painted Evil Eye Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings

Painted Evil Eye Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings

$354Sale Price / item|50% Off

W 0.62 in L 0.79 in

Painted Evil Eye Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Mother of Pearl Tear Drop Earrings Painted Evil Eye Mother of Pearl Earrings Evil eye Themed Gift 925 Silver Gold Plated Protection Jewelry  Nazar Boncugu Miniature Art Infuse...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver

Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.
Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.

Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Inside, on the bottom, there is a gouache painting on paper, depicting the eye of a female figure. This type of miniature, called lover’s eye (eye of a loved one), became very popula...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Pure bronze lake fish sculpture with watercolour surprise on the eye
Pure bronze lake fish sculpture with watercolour surprise on the eye

Pure bronze lake fish sculpture with watercolour surprise on the eye

Located in Milan, IT

Promised Land– Bronze Sculpture with an ingenious method for inserting a miniature into the eye of a fish, evoking the Vision of a Magical Destination Description:
With poetic prec...

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2010s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian 15ct Gold Grouse Brooch, c.1910s
Edwardian 15ct Gold Grouse Brooch, c.1910s

Edwardian 15ct Gold Grouse Brooch, c.1910s

Located in London, GB

Crafted in 15 carat gold this brooch features intricately hand engraved detailing bringing the grouse to life with a single rose cut diamond denoting the eye. This miniature sculptur...

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold

Sybarite Nelson Pendant in White Gold with White Diamonds & South Sea Pearl
Sybarite Nelson Pendant in White Gold with White Diamonds & South Sea Pearl

Sybarite Nelson Pendant in White Gold with White Diamonds & South Sea Pearl

By Sybarite Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Every playful detail, from a miniature white gold eye patch to a dainty medal upon the chest, comes together to make for a piece full of personality.

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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k...

Surface
Surface

Matt JacobsSurface, 2022

$1,200

H 10 in W 8 in

Surface

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persia...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Under The Tree

Matt JacobsUnder The Tree, 2025

$1,680

H 16 in W 12 in

Under The Tree

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persia...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

In the Clouds

Matt JacobsIn the Clouds

$2,160

H 24 in W 12 in

In the Clouds

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persia...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Cherry Chocolate Cupcake

Cherry Chocolate Cupcake

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persia...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Simple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persia...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Devotion
Devotion

Matt JacobsDevotion, 2023

$4,000

H 36 in W 24 in

Devotion

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persia...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Cupcakes and Trees
Cupcakes and Trees

Cupcakes and Trees

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persia...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Butterfly Garden

Butterfly Garden

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persia...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Imaginary Rose Garden
Imaginary Rose Garden

Imaginary Rose Garden

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persia...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Diamond Ring Signed Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Diamond Ring Signed Sir Edwin Henry Landseer

Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Diamond Ring Signed Sir Edwin Henry Landseer

Located in Kendal, GB

It’s engraved with scrolling artistry on the back along with the signature “Eye Miniature of Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A.”. The story of this ring is a mystery but in the 19th Century E...

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Antique 1830s European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Vintage Italian Anatomical Human Left Eye Model in Plastic by Paravia
1960s Vintage Italian Anatomical Human Left Eye Model in Plastic by Paravia

1960s Vintage Italian Anatomical Human Left Eye Model in Plastic by Paravia

Located in Milan, IT

This example of vintage anatomical human left eye model was realized in the 1960s by Paravia in Italy. The model, realized in plastic in 1966, can be dissemble with six detachable...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Antique Georgian  9 Carat Gold Lovers Eye with a Tear Miniature Brooch
Antique Georgian  9 Carat Gold Lovers Eye with a Tear Miniature Brooch

Antique Georgian 9 Carat Gold Lovers Eye with a Tear Miniature Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Georgian 9 carat gold lovers eye with a tear miniature locket brooch. Here is a superb lover’s eye, rose cut diamond tear please dm for price details with natural seed pearls...

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Antique 17th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Eye Candy Saucer
Eye Candy Saucer

Eye Candy Saucer

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H 1.19 in Dm 2.76 in

Eye Candy Saucer

By Lameice Abu Aker

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Eye Candy Saucer, a miniature bowl meticulously crafted through the fusion of mouth and hand-blown glass techniques.

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2010s Palestinian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Lovers Eye Enamel in Gold and Diamonds Custom Made
Lovers Eye Enamel in Gold and Diamonds Custom Made

Lovers Eye Enamel in Gold and Diamonds Custom Made

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This piece created by Indigo Unveiled, features a one-of-a kind miniature eye portrait carefully made in hot enamel.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified 1.49 Ct Portrait Diamond Custom Enamel Lovers Eye
GIA Certified 1.49 Ct Portrait Diamond Custom Enamel Lovers Eye

GIA Certified 1.49 Ct Portrait Diamond Custom Enamel Lovers Eye

Located in Edmonton, AB

1.49 ct GIA certified portrait diamond over a custom enamelled miniature eye with .50 ct 1.7mm Vs1 round brilliants in 18k Yellow gold.

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2010s Canadian Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

A Multi-Gem Maltese Cross Pendant

A Multi-Gem Maltese Cross Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A Multi-Gem Maltese Cross Pendant, English School, Portrait of an Eye, centering a square miniature depicting the right eye of a gentleman, with brown iris, in carved onyx and chalce...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold

18th century portrait of the artist’s daughter, Catharina, playing the cello
18th century portrait of the artist’s daughter, Catharina, playing the cello

18th century portrait of the artist’s daughter, Catharina, playing the cello

By Balthasar Denner

Located in Bath, Somerset

He began as a painter of portrait miniatures and his eye for detail continued into his larger scale portrait paintings which were greatly admired for their meticulous accuracy and ma...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Fine Georgian Lover's Eye Miniature.
A Fine Georgian Lover's Eye Miniature.

A Fine Georgian Lover's Eye Miniature.

Located in Downingtown, PA

Cosway reasoned that a person could not be recognized by one eye, so he painted just the Prince's eye, framed it like a miniature, and sent it to Mrs.

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Paintings

Georgian Lover's Eye Miniature Brooch with gold bezel in the form of a Serpent
Georgian Lover's Eye Miniature Brooch with gold bezel in the form of a Serpent

Georgian Lover's Eye Miniature Brooch with gold bezel in the form of a Serpent

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georgian lover's eye miniatures were an unusual and short term phenomenon in the later part of the 1700's continuing into the early 1800's.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

1800 Pair Of Gold Georgian Bracelets With Eye Miniatures
1800 Pair Of Gold Georgian Bracelets With Eye Miniatures

1800 Pair Of Gold Georgian Bracelets With Eye Miniatures

Located in London, GB

A rare and exceptional pair of bracelets each with six round glass fronted, hinged locket compartments enclosing a miniature painting of an eye, linked by eight rows of fine gold tra...

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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Antique Woman's Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature Brooch
Antique Woman's Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature Brooch

Antique Woman's Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature Brooch

Located in Downingtown, PA

Dimensions: 1-inch wide x 5/8 inch high x 1/4 inch deep from pin Reference: EYE MINIATURES Eye miniatures or Lovers' eyes were Georgian miniatures, normally watercolour depi...

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Antique 1830s Georgian Paintings

Materials

Natural Fiber

Sailors Lover's Eye Ring Miniature on Wafer Painting Portrait, circa 1780
Sailors Lover's Eye Ring Miniature on Wafer Painting Portrait, circa 1780

Sailors Lover's Eye Ring Miniature on Wafer Painting Portrait, circa 1780

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rare circa 1780 lovers eye ring. Georgian yellow gold ring set with a painted lovers eye miniature under a convex crystal lens.

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Antique 1780s English George III Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Gold

A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature
A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature

A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature

Located in Downingtown, PA

Provenance: Private American Collection, with D S Lavender Antiques Ltd. Reference: EYE MINIATURES Eye miniatures or Lovers' eyes were Georgian miniatures, normally waterc...

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Antique 19th Century British Regency More Folk Art

Buccellati Millenium Globe Sterling Silver Tiger's Eye Limited Edition Globe
Buccellati Millenium Globe Sterling Silver Tiger's Eye Limited Edition Globe

Buccellati Millenium Globe Sterling Silver Tiger's Eye Limited Edition Globe

By Buccellati

Located in New York City, NY

Interesting and unusual sterling silver globe from the "Millenium Globe" collection. Limited to 500 units, this one numbered 036/500. Beautifully decorated tree serving as the base a...

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Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Lover's Eye Natural Pearl, Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Antique Brooch
Lover's Eye Natural Pearl, Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Lover's Eye Natural Pearl, Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An absolutely gorgeous lover's eye miniature portrait, presented in a frame of natural pearls, black enamel and yellow gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

20th Century Flemish Wunderkammer Anatomical Human Eye Model, Plaster and Glass
20th Century Flemish Wunderkammer Anatomical Human Eye Model, Plaster and Glass

20th Century Flemish Wunderkammer Anatomical Human Eye Model, Plaster and Glass

By Laméris Utrecht Instrumenten

Located in Milano, MI

Antique anatomical decomposable model representing a human eye, painted plaster and glass, of Flemish origin, as per the label on the grey painted wooden basement, Laméris Utrecht In...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Beech

Antique Birds Eye Maple Miniature Chest
Antique Birds Eye Maple Miniature Chest

Antique Birds Eye Maple Miniature Chest

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H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 10 in

Antique Birds Eye Maple Miniature Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Birds Eye Maple Miniature Chest Of Two Short & Three Long Drawers Having Ebonised Decoration And Original Ebonised Turned Wooden Knobs.

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple

1870s Miniature of Male Lover's Eye Gold Ring
1870s Miniature of Male Lover's Eye Gold Ring

1870s Miniature of Male Lover's Eye Gold Ring

Located in Cape May, NJ

Miniature portrait painted in watercolor portraying a male eye.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 9k Gold

Very Rare Pristine Miniature of Male Lover's Eye  c.1780
Very Rare Pristine Miniature of Male Lover's Eye  c.1780

Very Rare Pristine Miniature of Male Lover's Eye c.1780

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

This was the way lovers carried the excitement of their emotions with them to titillate them through the day, sharing their passion in society, while keeping the object of such passi...

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Antique 1780s British George III Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Rosewood & Birdseye Maple Miniature Chest
Antique Victorian Rosewood & Birdseye Maple Miniature Chest

Antique Victorian Rosewood & Birdseye Maple Miniature Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Unusual Mid 19th Century Rosewood And Birds Eye Maple Miniature Chest Of Two Short And Two Long Drawers Having Original Turned Wooden Knobs And Original Shaped Bracket Feet.

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Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests

Lover’s Eye Locket Pink Blush Biwa Pearls Necklace
Lover’s Eye Locket Pink Blush Biwa Pearls Necklace

Lover’s Eye Locket Pink Blush Biwa Pearls Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

An indelible and beautiful hand-painted watercolor of a miniature Lover’s Eye was recently commissioned to marry the charming folklore of it’s antique counterparts with a gorgeous Ed...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Georgian Riviera Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Antique Jewelry
Georgian Riviera Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Antique Jewelry

Georgian Riviera Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Antique Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Such gifts as sentimental jewelry, with lover’s eye miniatures or lockets containing hair, were widely popular.

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian Era Silver Brooch Pearl Diamond 9k Gold Antique Jewelry
Georgian Era Silver Brooch Pearl Diamond 9k Gold Antique Jewelry

Georgian Era Silver Brooch Pearl Diamond 9k Gold Antique Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Such gifts as sentimental jewelry, with lover’s eye miniatures or lockets containing hair, were widely popular.

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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Chain Link Belt with Pearls Beaded Tassel Swag
Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Chain Link Belt with Pearls Beaded Tassel Swag

Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Chain Link Belt with Pearls Beaded Tassel Swag

By Chanel

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa 1988 Chanel gold toned chain link and alternating faux pearl swag belt. Features an eye catching tassel dangle with miniature pearls.

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Vintage 1980s Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Large Antique Map of Java ‘Indonesia’ by F. Valentijn, 1728
Large Antique Map of Java ‘Indonesia’ by F. Valentijn, 1728

Large Antique Map of Java ‘Indonesia’ by F. Valentijn, 1728

Located in Langweer, NL

Batavia, which was the centre of the Dutch trading empire in the East Indies, is depicted with a miniature bird's-eye plan. The map was drawn and engraved by Jan van Braam and Gerard...

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Antique Early 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

DOLCE & GABBANA NWT Leopard Print Bustier Dress W. Lace Up Sides Sz. 42
DOLCE & GABBANA NWT Leopard Print Bustier Dress W. Lace Up Sides Sz. 42

DOLCE & GABBANA NWT Leopard Print Bustier Dress W. Lace Up Sides Sz. 42

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in New York, NY

Zigzag stitched design on bust and waist. Miniature hook and eye closures running the length of the back of the dress.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Huge Old Map of Java, Indonesia, Published by the Dutch in Colonial Times, 1728
Huge Old Map of Java, Indonesia, Published by the Dutch in Colonial Times, 1728

Huge Old Map of Java, Indonesia, Published by the Dutch in Colonial Times, 1728

Located in Langweer, NL

Batavia, which was the centre of the Dutch trading empire in the East Indies, is depicted with a miniature bird's-eye plan. Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a m...

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Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

A Late 18th Century Gold Mounted 'Lover’s Eye' Miniature Brooch
A Late 18th Century Gold Mounted 'Lover’s Eye' Miniature Brooch

A Late 18th Century Gold Mounted 'Lover’s Eye' Miniature Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

The rectangular brooch centred with a glazed compartment depicting a painted miniature of a lady's eye, frame with rocailles, approx. 3.5 x 2.8 cm, approx. 11.5 g One curious type of...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Gold

19th Century English Miniature Bird’s Eye Maple and Bamboo Wardrobe
19th Century English Miniature Bird’s Eye Maple and Bamboo Wardrobe

19th Century English Miniature Bird’s Eye Maple and Bamboo Wardrobe

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

One door and one-drawer. Bird’s eye maple and bamboo, English, 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass
Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass

Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine miniature antique compass. Set in a matrix of specimen gemstones and hardstones.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Jasper

Denoyer-Geppert Co. Anatomical Educational Eye Model
Denoyer-Geppert Co. Anatomical Educational Eye Model

Denoyer-Geppert Co. Anatomical Educational Eye Model

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Educational, anatomical, model of the eye by Denoyer-Geppert Co. is made up of 4 plaster components and a glass lens.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Vintage 1960s anatomical eye model, made by Sosmo (Germany)
Vintage 1960s anatomical eye model, made by Sosmo (Germany)

Vintage 1960s anatomical eye model, made by Sosmo (Germany)

Located in Oostende, BE

The anatomical eye model can be dismounted into 6 parts

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Vintage 1960s German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic

Georgian Ring A Portrait Miniature of a Lovers Eye
Georgian Ring A Portrait Miniature of a Lovers Eye

Georgian Ring A Portrait Miniature of a Lovers Eye

Located in Stamford, CT

An event in Georgian Antique Jewelry is the superb example of the extremely rare Eye Ring Miniature. The ring is an emotionally charged love ring depicting only the eye of a secret l...

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Antique 1810s George III Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, 15k Gold

French Birds-Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Miniature Armoire or Wardrobe
French Birds-Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Miniature Armoire or Wardrobe

French Birds-Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Miniature Armoire or Wardrobe

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare French Provincial miniature armoire or wardrobe. Striking French design from the 1900s.

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Birdseye Maple

Antique Miniature Pair Watercolour Paintings Portrait Lady Birds Eye Maple Frame
Antique Miniature Pair Watercolour Paintings Portrait Lady Birds Eye Maple Frame

Antique Miniature Pair Watercolour Paintings Portrait Lady Birds Eye Maple Frame

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Matched Pair of Miniature Watercolor Paintings on Paper depicting Half Length Portraits of Two Ladies. Complete with their original Birdseye Maple Frames of English origin. Se...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Birdseye Maple, Paper

Lover’s Eye Victorian Locket Turquoise Pearls Gold Necklace
Lover’s Eye Victorian Locket Turquoise Pearls Gold Necklace

Lover’s Eye Victorian Locket Turquoise Pearls Gold Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

An indelible and beautiful hand-painted watercolor of a miniature Lover’s Eye was recently commissioned to marry the charming folklore of it’s antique counterparts with a gorgeous Vi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

London Blue Topaz Pink Sapphire Lover’s Eye Necklace
London Blue Topaz Pink Sapphire Lover’s Eye Necklace

London Blue Topaz Pink Sapphire Lover’s Eye Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

An enchanting hand-painted watercolor of a miniature Lover’s Eye was recently commissioned to marry the charming folklore of it’s antique counterparts with a gorgeous Edwardian antiq...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Victorian Pearl Mourning Locket Seed Pearl Hessonite Garnet Lover’s Eye Necklace
Victorian Pearl Mourning Locket Seed Pearl Hessonite Garnet Lover’s Eye Necklace

Victorian Pearl Mourning Locket Seed Pearl Hessonite Garnet Lover’s Eye Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

This delectable confection - reminiscent of a childhood favorite - a root beer float - is the perfect compliment for the delicate pearl heirloom locket and the stunning hazel eye/str...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, 9k Gold, Vermeil

Georgian 'Lover's Eye' Miniature Painting Pendant / Pin
Georgian 'Lover's Eye' Miniature Painting Pendant / Pin

Georgian 'Lover's Eye' Miniature Painting Pendant / Pin

Located in New York, NY

An absolutely magnificent example of Georgian "Lover's Eye" miniature jewelry. According to legend, the practice of exchanging these portraits to lovers in various jeweled forms flou...

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Antique 1820s English Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold & Turquoise Eye Miniature Pin
Antique Gold & Turquoise Eye Miniature Pin

Antique Gold & Turquoise Eye Miniature Pin

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous lapel pin: a hand-painted miniature of a lady's eye, with a lock of hair, under glass.

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Antique Early 19th Century European Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian Miniature Eye Brooch
Georgian Miniature Eye Brooch

Georgian Miniature Eye Brooch

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H 0.75 in W 1 in

Georgian Miniature Eye Brooch

Located in London, GB

A rare original Georgian miniature brooch of a lady’s eye. It has a charming gold mount with two hearts incorporated in the design.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

Small French 19th Century Model Bust "The Kiss" mounted on a Bird's Eye Maple
Small French 19th Century Model Bust "The Kiss" mounted on a Bird's Eye Maple

Small French 19th Century Model Bust "The Kiss" mounted on a Bird's Eye Maple

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Small French 19th Century Model Bust "The Kiss" mounted on a Bird's Eye Maple Pedestal. The small French 19th Century Model Bust "The Kiss" is very charming with the obvious roman...

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Lover's Eye Ring
Lover's Eye Ring

Lover's Eye Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Dating from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, eye miniatures were executed primarily in England and France as gifts of secret love, loss, and even as novelties of the ...

19th Century "Lover's Eye" Brooch
19th Century "Lover's Eye" Brooch

19th Century "Lover's Eye" Brooch

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H 0.58 in W 0.45 in

19th Century "Lover's Eye" Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A stunning and rare example of an antique Lover's Eye brooch. Likely a late 19th Century marriage, the hand painted eye miniature dates from c.1860 and has been meticulously complete...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Lovers Eye Ring circa 1880 9 Carat Gold
Antique Victorian Lovers Eye Ring circa 1880 9 Carat Gold

Antique Victorian Lovers Eye Ring circa 1880 9 Carat Gold

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous antique Victorian 9ct Gold ring displays a wonderful pair of Lovers eyes enamelled on Porcelain. Circa 1880 Eye miniatures or ‘Lovers eyes’ were popular during the 18t...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Lovers Eye 18 Carat Gold Locket Brooch in Original Box
Georgian Lovers Eye 18 Carat Gold Locket Brooch in Original Box

Georgian Lovers Eye 18 Carat Gold Locket Brooch in Original Box

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This mysterious locket opens up to reveal a hand painted Lovers Eye displayed on natural Bone. Eye miniatures or Lovers' eyes were popular during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Birds-eye Maple And Mahogany Miniature Chest

American Birds-eye Maple And Mahogany Miniature Chest

Located in Norwalk, CT

Large scale birds-eye maple and mahogany miniature chest

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Lady's Eye Miniature Gold Pendant
Antique Lady's Eye Miniature Gold Pendant

Antique Lady's Eye Miniature Gold Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Most charming and endearing Lady's Eye miniature pendant. Locket back. Rose gold.

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Antique 1820s European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold

Model of the Human Eye
Model of the Human Eye

Model of the Human Eye

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H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in

Model of the Human Eye

By Carl Ernst Bock, Franz-Josef Steger

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Leipzig, Germany, 19th century, made by Franz Josef Steger (1845-1938) after Carl Ernst Bock (1809-1874), signed Bock-Steger lips.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Models and Miniatures

Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Brooch, Antique Gold Mourning Lovers Eye Brooch
Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Brooch, Antique Gold Mourning Lovers Eye Brooch

Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Brooch, Antique Gold Mourning Lovers Eye Brooch

Located in Rottedam, NL

The crystal holds a miniature painting of an eye and is preserved in a very good state.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Lovers Eye Stick Pin
Antique Lovers Eye Stick Pin

Antique Lovers Eye Stick Pin

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Georgian Miniature Portrait Lovers eye. Splendid miniature portrait of woman, hand painted.

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Antique Early 17th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Georgian Lover's Eye Pearl  Gold Ring
Antique Georgian Lover's Eye Pearl  Gold Ring

Antique Georgian Lover's Eye Pearl Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

Very fine hand-painted miniature of an eye, surrounded by natural seed pearls.

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Antique 1780s British More Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 9k Gold

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Eye Miniature For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic eye miniature available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and birdseye maple, every eye miniature was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the eye miniature you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An eye miniature, designed in the Georgian, Industrial or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Laméris Utrecht Instrumenten each produced at least one beautiful eye miniature that is worth considering.

How Much is a Eye Miniature?

The average selling price for an eye miniature at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $488 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.