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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.

$1,787

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

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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ITALIAN 1820 Grand Tour Inkwell In Marble Carved Lava & Vesuvius Gouache
ITALIAN 1820 Grand Tour Inkwell In Marble Carved Lava & Vesuvius Gouache

ITALIAN 1820 Grand Tour Inkwell In Marble Carved Lava & Vesuvius Gouache

Located in Miami, FL

mid C19th as souvenirs for tourists visiting the historic sites and sights of the European 'Grand Tour

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Antique 1820s Italian Grand Tour Inkwells

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Lava, Bronze, Gold

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

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 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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Located in North Hollywood, CA

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Stamford, CT

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$19,155

H 1.97 in W 2.76 in D 2.45 in

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Located in Paris, FR

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9 Karat Lava Cameo Ring

9 Karat Lava Cameo Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

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10k 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.