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Grand Tour Lava

A neoclassical Grand Tour lava seal, Italy 1840.
A neoclassical Grand Tour lava seal, Italy 1840.

A neoclassical Grand Tour lava seal, Italy 1840.

$1,776

H 3.3 in W 0.7 in D 0.7 in

A neoclassical Grand Tour lava seal, Italy 1840.

Located in Milan, IT

A neoclassical Grand Tour seal, carved and engraved in red lava, depicting the head of an Italian

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lava

Rare Antique Grand Tour Lava Necklace of Pineapple-Cut Beads, circa 1820
Rare Antique Grand Tour Lava Necklace of Pineapple-Cut Beads, circa 1820

Rare Antique Grand Tour Lava Necklace of Pineapple-Cut Beads, circa 1820

Located in Baltimore, MD

from the lava of Mt. Vesuvius, probably as souvenir jewelry for travelers on the Grand Tour. Each beads

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Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Gold Lava Cameo Bracelet Grand Tour Grand Tour Souvenir Theatre Masks
Antique Gold Lava Cameo Bracelet Grand Tour Grand Tour Souvenir Theatre Masks

Antique Gold Lava Cameo Bracelet Grand Tour Grand Tour Souvenir Theatre Masks

Located in Munich, Bavaria

the nineteenth centuy. The exquisitely carved lava cameos depict motives from excavation sites in the

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Antique 1810s Italian Empire Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C
Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C

Located in Spencertown, NY

The 7 cameos of historical figures, fitted with 3 quill holders, 2 inkwells and a pounce pot. The underside of the lid is framed with a circular gouache depicting Naples with Vesuviu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Inkwells

Materials

Serpentine

Antique Grand Tour Godesses Philosoph King Lava Cameos Neckla
Antique Grand Tour Godesses Philosoph King Lava Cameos Neckla

Antique Grand Tour Godesses Philosoph King Lava Cameos Neckla

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These seven wonderful, particularily large early 19th century oval lava cameos, measuring from

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Empire More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Brass

Antique Lava Carving of a Dragon Dog Head Vesuvio Grand Tour Souvenir, Italy
Antique Lava Carving of a Dragon Dog Head Vesuvio Grand Tour Souvenir, Italy

Antique Lava Carving of a Dragon Dog Head Vesuvio Grand Tour Souvenir, Italy

Located in Munich, Bavaria

region that specialised in carvings of grand tour souvenirs. The dogs eyes are made out of red glas

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Antique 1850s Italian Figurines and Sculptures

Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand
Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand

Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand

Located in London, GB

example of nineteenth-century Grand Tour souvenirs. The piece was purchased by the previous owner from

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Demeter Lava Cameo Brooch
Antique Demeter Lava Cameo Brooch

Antique Demeter Lava Cameo Brooch

$2,390

H 0.55 in W 1.75 in L 2.15 in

Antique Demeter Lava Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

reflects the artistry of the 19th century Grand Tour period, when lava cameos were highly prized souvenirs

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Ring
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Ring

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

highlights its antique character. The craftsmanship reflects the artistry of the Grand Tour era, when lava

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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Classical Mythology Lava Cameo Brooch, Circa 1850
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Classical Mythology Lava Cameo Brooch, Circa 1850

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Classical Mythology Lava Cameo Brooch, Circa 1850

Located in Rotterdam, NL

-19th century in the tradition of Grand Tour jewelry. The oval lava plaque is finely hand-carved with

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Antique Italian Grand Tour Green Marble Inkwell, Naples, 1860
Antique Italian Grand Tour Green Marble Inkwell, Naples, 1860

Antique Italian Grand Tour Green Marble Inkwell, Naples, 1860

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An antique Italian Grand Tour green Serpentine marble Inkwell, Naples, Italy, circa 1860. A

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Inkwells

Materials

Lava, Marble

Antique Framed Set of Grand Tour Cameo Plaques, 19th Century
Antique Framed Set of Grand Tour Cameo Plaques, 19th Century

Antique Framed Set of Grand Tour Cameo Plaques, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A decorative group of framed lava Grand Tour intaglios dating from the early 19th Century. The

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Antique 1810s Decorative Art

Materials

Lava

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English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850
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English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

Located in Kinderhook, NY

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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

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Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

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Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Model the Roman Forum Temple of Vespasian
Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Model the Roman Forum Temple of Vespasian

Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Model the Roman Forum Temple of Vespasian

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Grand Tour model of the ancient Temple of Vespasian located in the Roman Forum, Rome. Carved from alabaster, this is a handsome example of a souvenir carving which would have...

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

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Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850

$6,975

H 18.57 in W 14.63 in D 1.13 in

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A wonderful third quarter 19th century Italian 'grand tour' ancient marbles specimen plaque in original silver-gilt frame.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Grand Tour Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urn Warwick Vase
Grand Tour Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urn Warwick Vase

Grand Tour Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urn Warwick Vase

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H 5.25 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Grand Tour Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urn Warwick Vase

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning Grand Tour neoclassical urn or cachepot having fancy decoration on the outside and gilded metal interior. 5.5 diameter 9" w handle to handle Opening is 3.75" (Connie)

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Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
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Located in London, GB

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Renaissance Cameo Pendant

$228,500

H 9 in W 5 in L 16 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Narberth, PA

A Tassie is a paste or glass copy of a cameo or intaglio. Scottish gem engraver James Tassie created replicas of ancient agates and gemstones and together with Dr. Quin of Dublin, th...

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Victorian Coral Cameo Bib

Victorian Coral Cameo Bib

$18,500

H 3.5 in W 15.5 in

Victorian Coral Cameo Bib

Located in Riverdale, NY

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Antique Collection of Italian Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios
Antique Collection of Italian Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios

Antique Collection of Italian Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios

$34,211 / set

H 15.56 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in

Antique Collection of Italian Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios

Located in London, GB

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Historical Memorabilia

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Plaster

A Finely Sculpted Grand Tour Model of The Temple of Vespasian, Italy Circa 1900
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Located in Ottawa, Ontario

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

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$1,421

H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...

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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Mounted Objects

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Wood, Paper

Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath, circa 1810
Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath, circa 1810

Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath, circa 1810

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Rare early 19th century Italian Grand Tour model of an ancient Roman labrum (bath) or sarcophagus in exquisitely carved rosso antico marble having double ring handles and central lio...

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Marble

Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara

Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara

By Damiani

Located in Geneva, CH

Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...

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Antique 19th Century Cameo Carved Corallium Rubrum Bracelet
Antique 19th Century Cameo Carved Corallium Rubrum Bracelet

Antique 19th Century Cameo Carved Corallium Rubrum Bracelet

Located in Firenze, IT

Sciacca Coral Bracelet Italy Trapani 19th Century Period: 1829 - 1829 Provenance: Italy Length: 19 cm Dimensions: 7 cm wide and 5 cm high Weight: 72,2 gr The 19th century bracelet i...

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Grand Tour Lava For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the grand tour lava you’re looking for. A grand tour lava — often made from stone, lava and marble — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer grand tour lava, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A well-made grand tour lava has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tagliamonte are consistently popular.

How Much is a Grand Tour Lava?

A grand tour lava can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,955, while the lowest priced sells for $305 and the highest can go for as much as $11,950.