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A Grand Tour specimen marble table top with an English specimen wood base
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Grand Tour specimen marble table top with an English specimen wood base, the circular top inlaid
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Antique 1850s English Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Chess Board
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Grand Tour pietra dura specimen marble chess / checkers game board, rare and ancient marble
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Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Game Boards

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Siena Marble

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Italian Grand Tour marble specimen plaque in original silver-giltwood frame consisting of 20
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

A Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A rectangular shaped paperweight with inset Porphyry, Siena Marble and Mother of Pearl in black marble framework
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Antique 1890s Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Siena Marble, Porphyry

An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
specimens. The center in sienna marble with carved bearded male head
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Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

A Gillows George IV Regency Carved Mahogany Grand Tour Specimen Marble Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
circular Italian grand tour top inset with radiating bands of specimen marbles including amethyst
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Breccia Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

Pair, Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze & Marble Mounted Blue John Specimen Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 19th century. An exceptional and rare pair of Grand Tour period Neoclassical columns
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Antique 19th Century British Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Grand Tour Marble Column Plinth
Located in London, GB
A large Grand Tour specimen marble column plinth, in green serpentine and Carrara marble on a gilt
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Models

Materials

Marble

Large Grand Tour Marble Column Plinth
Large Grand Tour Marble Column Plinth
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th-century models were almost certainly made in Italy during the height of the Grand Tour when the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
H 12.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Grand Tour Painted Concrete Hercules Pedestal- a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage concrete Hercules statues. They are great alone or add a stone top for the chicest garden console ever. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century North American Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A pair of late 19th century Grand Tour Obelisks. The mouldings in Carara, the plint in Sienna, the
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
H 20.48 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
19th Century 'Grand Tour' Marble Top Table with Base attributed to Trotter
By William Trotter
Located in London, GB
An Impressive 'Grand Tour' Specimen Marble Top Centre Table The base attributed to William Trotter
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Breccia Marble, Porphyry

Extremely Large Grand Tour Mid 19th Century Italian Specimen Marble Top
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely large mid 19th Century grand tour specimen marble top with rare and fine marble and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

After The Roman Antique - Rock Crystal, Glass & Gold Flecking Grand Tour Pitcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely European, 19th century or earlier. This pitcher is incredibly unique and unusual. The interior has a cracked rock crystal surface, purple striations and gold flecking which a...
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Antique 19th Century British Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Labradorite Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Large polished labradorite specimen. Labradorite displays an iridescent optical effect (or schiller
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2010s Australian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Labradorite Specimen
Large Labradorite Specimen
H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Natural Rock Crystal Obelisk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental neoclassical grand tour style naturally mined rock crystal obelisk statue. Mounted to
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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Selection of Specimen Marble and Stone Spheres
Located in London, London
Specimen marble spheres Different stones Sizes are 15cm, 13cm, 10cm and 8cm diameter Age unknown
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20th Century Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Rock Crystal Obelisk Silver Gilt Mount
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental mine harvested rock crystal obelisk specimen mounted to a silver gilt wood base. Measure
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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Specimen Marble Obelisks, Grand Tour Style
Located in El Monte, CA
A superb pair of specimen marble obelisks constructed from a variety of specimen marbles. The
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20th Century Grand Tour Obelisks

Materials

Marble

Specimen Marble-Topped Table, Grand Tour
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a rare and superb survival. Not merely do we have this intricately inlaid parquetry top, resplendent with various coloured marbles, but we even have the original walnut cente...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Marble

A Grand Tour Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight
Located in Spencertown, NY
The white ground inlaid with specimen marbles and porphyry with ridges on 2 sides
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Grand Tour Italian Specimen Marble Pair of Lovely Obelisks
Located in Miami, FL
Grand Tour Italian Specimen Marble Pair of Lovely Obelisks Offered for sale is a wonderful pair of
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Grand Tour Era, Mixed Specimen Marble & Gemstone Obelisk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Continental, 19th century. A grand tour era (possibly Italian) obelisk constructed with a stepped
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Grand Tour Inlaid Marble Specimen Paperweight, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The center made up of blue marble veneers, yellow marble and green marble with each section banded by Carrara marble.
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Solid Marble Black and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical style or Grand Tour style solid marble black & gray obelisk Measures: 3
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Solid Marble Black and Gray Obelisks, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of neoclassical style or Grand Tour style solid marble black & gray obelisks
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Large Geometric Faceted Rock Crystal or Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Uniquely cut multifaceted rock crystal specimen. Rock crystal is the purest form of quartz and has
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2010s Brazilian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of Granite Samples, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The folio made of strong card stock opens to reveal 12 samples with each specimen described in
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Granite

Orange-Brown Banded Jasper Point
Located in New York, NY
Unusual orange and brown banded jasper point from Madagascar.
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2010s Malagasy Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Orange-Brown Banded Jasper Point
Orange-Brown Banded Jasper Point
H 9.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Rock Crystal Obelisks and Sphere
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful grouping of clear rock crystal quarts pair of obelisks and a sphere.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Italian Grand Tour Empire Style Specimen Marble Center Table
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning vintage Italian Empire Grand Tour style specimen marble 'pietra dura' table. Topped
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Mid-20th Century Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble, Griotte Marble, Stone, Carrara Marble, Belgian Bla...

Grand Tour Columns, a Pair
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of 1800s specimen marble grand tour columns.
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Grand Tour Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble

Grand Tour Columns, a Pair
Grand Tour Columns, a Pair
H 25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Italian 18th C Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, Specimen Marble Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian 18th C Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, Specimen Marble Base Italy, Later 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Grand Tour Inlaid Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The paperweight inset with a plaster cast of the Coliseum, outlined in 'marmo nero' and marmo giallo.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Solid Marble Cream and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble cream & gray obelisk Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Solid Marble Green and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble green & gray obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Fossil Coral Stone Sphere, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A Wunderkammer Grand Tour's souvenir. A fossil coral stone sphere, resting on a base, made of brass
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Brass

Pair of Breccia Marble Spheres, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A Wunderkammer Grand Tour's souvenir> A pair of breccia marble spheres, resting on a base, made of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass

Pair of Breccia Marble Spheres, Italy, 1870
Pair of Breccia Marble Spheres, Italy, 1870
H 6.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Fossil Coral Stone Spheres, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A Wunderkammer Grand Tour's souvenir. A pair of fossil coral stone spheres, resting on a base, made
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Pair of Fossil Coral Stone Spheres, Italy 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A Wunderkammer Grand Tour's souvenir. A pair of fossil coral stone spheres, resting on a base, made
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass

Pair of Italian Cameo 19th Century Carved Conch Shells
Located in Miami, FL
they became popular souvenirs of the grand tour in Italy and France. This is a beautiful decor for
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Monumental Marble Inlaid Obelisks, Grand Tour Style
Located in El Monte, CA
Unique monumental Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Style Specimen marble inlaid obelisks. Marble is
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20th Century European Grand Tour Obelisks

Materials

Marble

Pair, Grand Tour Style Italian Bronzed Plaques Aldrovandi & Homer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, late 19th century. A pair of Grand tour bronzed plaques depicting 1) Ulisse Aldrovandi
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

IMPORTANT ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR PIETRA DURA BIRDS SPECiMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE
Located in GB
depicting birds in the Grand Tour taste Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
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Antique 1830s European William IV Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare 19th Century Grand Tour Marble Top Table on Giltwood Base
Located in London, GB
A superb Specimen marble centre table The Top attributed to Alfonso Cavamelli of Rome Inspired
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Porphyry

Italian Grand Tour Pietra Dura Oval Table Top on Cast Iron Base
Located in Kenilworth, IL
specimens, and butterflies. Made for the Anglo-American Grand Tour market, the table top is mounted to a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Iron

Rare 19th Century Set of Three Large Grand Tour Oval Carrara Marble Plaques
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Rare 19th Century set of three unusually large Grand Tour oval Carrara marble plaques featuring
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Italian Grand Tour Columns As Lamps
Located in Tampa, FL
These fabulous early 19th century Italian lamps are grand tour columns for displaying objects at
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Antique 1820s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Alexandra Specimen Marble
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Alexandra. A circular specimen marble inlaid top with radiating specimen inlays bordered
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2010s English Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Alexandra Specimen Marble
Alexandra Specimen Marble
H 1.19 in Dm 53.94 in
Antonius Specimen Marble Top
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A circular specimen marble inlaid top with inlaid radiating centre and geometric designed outer
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2010s English Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Antonius Specimen Marble Top
Antonius Specimen Marble Top
H 1.19 in Dm 37.8 in
Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Grand Tour Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
exceptionally-crafted Grand Tour casket. Serving as a memento of this once-requisite rite of passage for young
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Antique 19th Century European Greco Roman Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Spécimen Marble Surtout De Table
Located in Spencertown, NY
The table stand with orange/red marble border enclosing 25 different marble samples on a black slate base and four gilt bronze feet.
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20th Century Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

An Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight
Located in Spencertown, NY
The square paperweight with specimen marbles inset in yellow marble ground.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Marble

19th Century Specimen Marble and Giltwood Centre Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
large Grand Tour early C19th specimen marble centre table, segmented with 140 rare marbles. Raised on a
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Nero Specimen Marble Top
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Nero. A rectangular specimen marble inlaid top with geometric panels enclosed by a linked
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2010s English Grand Tour Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Nero Specimen Marble Top
Nero Specimen Marble Top
H 1.19 in W 64.97 in D 33.86 in
Italian Specimen Marble Top Wrought Iron Round Table
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking wrought iron table topped with a magnificent 19th century Italian Grand Tour
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Pair of Monumental Pietra Dura Grand Tour Marble Obelisks, 19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of large marble "Grand Tour" Pietra Dura specimen marble obelisks Each in Italian specimen
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

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Grand Tour Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of grand tour specimen for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and lapis lazuli, all grand tour specimen available were constructed with great care. We have 82 antique and vintage grand tour specimen in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of grand tour specimen available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Neoclassical, Victorian and Empire grand tour specimen are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Grand Tour Specimen?

Grand tour specimen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $76,992.