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Ancestor grave marker tautau Wood carving from Indonesia C1900
Ancestor grave marker tautau Wood carving from Indonesia C1900

Ancestor grave marker tautau Wood carving from Indonesia C1900

Located in Bakewell, GB

Ancestor grave marker tautau Wood carving from Indonesia c 1900 Dimensions 60cms high 19cms

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1828 Carved Sandstone Grave Marker Tomb Stone Initials M B
1828 Carved Sandstone Grave Marker Tomb Stone Initials M B

1828 Carved Sandstone Grave Marker Tomb Stone Initials M B

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Early 19th century grave marker, dated 1828 with the initials M B. Carved sandstone and stands of

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Antique 19th Century British George IV Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sandstone

Set of Four Cast Iron Quatrefoil Numbered Grave Markers, 19th Century
Set of Four Cast Iron Quatrefoil Numbered Grave Markers, 19th Century

Set of Four Cast Iron Quatrefoil Numbered Grave Markers, 19th Century

Located in Napa, CA

Numbered cast iron quatrefoil temporary grave markers circa the Victorian era. Suitable for

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Antique 19th Century British Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Ancient Greek Geometric Pottery Amphora and Lid
Ancient Greek Geometric Pottery Amphora and Lid

Ancient Greek Geometric Pottery Amphora and Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

grave markers. This example was more likely used as a storage vessel than any ritual or ceremonial

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Terracotta

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French Cast Iron Cross
French Cast Iron Cross

French Cast Iron Cross

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H 51 in W 32 in D 0.5 in

French Cast Iron Cross

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a French cast iron Cross that was formerly a grave marker in the late 19th Century. It is

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Antique 19th Century French Revival Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Dermody Vase by Vincent Dermody for Normann X Brask Art Collection
Dermody Vase by Vincent Dermody for Normann X Brask Art Collection

Dermody Vase by Vincent Dermody for Normann X Brask Art Collection

By Normann Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

mementos of loved ones. Dermody’s evocative collages pursue a similar objective, as grave markers dedicated

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Concrete, Other

Philippine Oil Painting on Canvas by Nunelucio Alvarado, 1984
Philippine Oil Painting on Canvas by Nunelucio Alvarado, 1984

Philippine Oil Painting on Canvas by Nunelucio Alvarado, 1984

By Nunelucio Alvarado

Located in New York, NY

infant wrapped in cloth and a cross grave marker. In the background evidence of troops supported by the

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Vintage 1980s Philippine American Colonial Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Vintage Grave Markers
Vintage Grave Markers

Vintage Grave Markers

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H 1 in W 6 in

Vintage Grave Markers

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage 19th century grave markers from England each marker has a different number, some numbers

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Antique 19th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Italian Composite Marble & Limestone Grave Marker Memento Mori
Mid-20th Century Italian Composite Marble & Limestone Grave Marker Memento Mori

Mid-20th Century Italian Composite Marble & Limestone Grave Marker Memento Mori

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An unusual composite stone open book and hands, this would off likely been a grave marker or part

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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone, Marble

19th Century Slate Animal Grave Markers Tomb Stones Taxidermy Curio
19th Century Slate Animal Grave Markers Tomb Stones Taxidermy Curio

19th Century Slate Animal Grave Markers Tomb Stones Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very early collection of slate animal grave markers, these appear to of all been from the same

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Antique Early 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Slate

"A Sweet Canine Companion" Mable Head Stone 1894/1910 Dog Grave Marker Barbie
"A Sweet Canine Companion" Mable Head Stone 1894/1910 Dog Grave Marker Barbie

"A Sweet Canine Companion" Mable Head Stone 1894/1910 Dog Grave Marker Barbie

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A canine memorial head stone/grave marker, with lead inserted letters reading In loving memory

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Early 20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Marble, Lead

19th Century English Draped Marble Urn Memento Mori Grave Marker
19th Century English Draped Marble Urn Memento Mori Grave Marker

19th Century English Draped Marble Urn Memento Mori Grave Marker

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A well carved draped marble urn, likely to of been part of a larger memorial piece. 19th Century in age, English in origins. Age related discolouration, lichen stains, dirt. Me...

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Antique 19th Century English Urns

Materials

Marble

19th Century Cast Iron Graveyard Crucifix
19th Century Cast Iron Graveyard Crucifix

19th Century Cast Iron Graveyard Crucifix

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H 48 in W 26 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Cast Iron Graveyard Crucifix

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A circa 1880s crucifix grave marker, heavy cast iron with original silver paint. Cross is covered

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

18th Century Grand Tour Roman Sarcophagus
18th Century Grand Tour Roman Sarcophagus

18th Century Grand Tour Roman Sarcophagus

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H 15.25 in W 14 in D 7.5 in

18th Century Grand Tour Roman Sarcophagus

Located in New Orleans, LA

of a lion and the wings of an eagle — were popular grave markers and guardians of the tomb. This

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Antique 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Marble

Henry Hunt (1923-1985) First Nations Bear Carving Mask
Henry Hunt (1923-1985) First Nations Bear Carving Mask

Henry Hunt (1923-1985) First Nations Bear Carving Mask

Located in New Windsor, NY

authentic examples of northwest coast art — poles, grave markers, and other ceremonial carvings by the Haida

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Pine

A relic from the family of Bounty Mutineer John Adams: documented piece of Bark
A relic from the family of Bounty Mutineer John Adams: documented piece of Bark

A relic from the family of Bounty Mutineer John Adams: documented piece of Bark

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

replacement headstone, the original lead covered wooden grave marker having been taken back to Britain where

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Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Japanese antique stone tower / [Gorinto] / 15th-17th century
Japanese antique stone tower / [Gorinto] / 15th-17th century

Japanese antique stone tower / [Gorinto] / 15th-17th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

before the Kamakura period were primarily built as grave markers for temples and influential samurai, and

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th Century Slate Animal Grave Markers Tomb Stones Taxidermy Curio
19th Century Slate Animal Grave Markers Tomb Stones Taxidermy Curio

19th Century Slate Animal Grave Markers Tomb Stones Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A collection of slate animal grave markers, these appear to of all been from the same family

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Slate

Early 20th C Welsh Slate Dog Grave Marker Tomb Stone Memento Mori
Early 20th C Welsh Slate Dog Grave Marker Tomb Stone Memento Mori

Early 20th C Welsh Slate Dog Grave Marker Tomb Stone Memento Mori

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A elongated slate grave marker from a Welsh estate, showing the names of six dogs likely to of

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Vintage 1920s Welsh Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Slate

19th Century French Cast Iron Cross
19th Century French Cast Iron Cross

19th Century French Cast Iron Cross

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H 63 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Cast Iron Cross

Located in Eindhoven, NL

19th century heavy cast iron crucifix grave marker with lots of detail. Decorated with roses and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Memory Vases Jugs Early 20th Century Folk Art, Pair
Memory Vases Jugs Early 20th Century Folk Art, Pair

Memory Vases Jugs Early 20th Century Folk Art, Pair

Located in Vienna, AT

created by the Bakongo people in Central and West Africa as grave markers, memory jugs migrated to the

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Brass

Ancient Terracotta Greek Pottery Oinochoe Wine Vessel, circa 350 BC
Ancient Terracotta Greek Pottery Oinochoe Wine Vessel, circa 350 BC

Ancient Terracotta Greek Pottery Oinochoe Wine Vessel, circa 350 BC

Located in Sofia, BG

other shapes, large versions in stone were sometimes used as grave markers, often carved with reliefs

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Memento Mori, a Victorian Final Finger
Memento Mori, a Victorian Final Finger

Memento Mori, a Victorian Final Finger

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H 14 in W 6 in D 16 in

Memento Mori, a Victorian Final Finger

Located in Peekskill, NY

. Devout Christians would often ask that their tomb or grave marker have some sort of skeleton motif on it

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

french grave marker
french grave marker

french grave marker

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

women prisoners used to make these beaded grave markers. usually found in only white beads, this

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

Pet Memorial Grave Marker
Pet Memorial Grave Marker

Pet Memorial Grave Marker

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H 29 in W 16 in D 8 in

Pet Memorial Grave Marker

Located in Seattle, WA

Hand-forged steel cross which appears to have been used as a dog memorial. The top plate reads "World's best dog," the name stamped in the center is "opal" and the lower plate reads ...

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Vintage 1970s American Religious Items

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Mexican Grave Marker
Late 19th Century Mexican Grave Marker

Late 19th Century Mexican Grave Marker

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H 31 in W 8 in D 12 in

Late 19th Century Mexican Grave Marker

Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO

Late century 19th century

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Memorial for "TINY" the Corgi
Memorial for "TINY" the Corgi

Memorial for "TINY" the Corgi

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H 15 in W 8 in D 5 in

Memorial for "TINY" the Corgi

Located in Hudson, NY

Aluminum Grave Marker for a cherished Corgi. Handcrafted presumably by his Owner from Aluminum

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Vintage 1960s American Primitive Sculptures

World War One Battle Oil Painting by P. Hoffman Knatz
World War One Battle Oil Painting by P. Hoffman Knatz

World War One Battle Oil Painting by P. Hoffman Knatz

By Philip Hoffman Knatz

Located in North Hollywood, CA

behind a shattered grave marker in what appears to be a French cemetery. The painting is oil on board

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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

American Memory Jar
American Memory Jar

American Memory Jar

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H 18 in Dm 12 in

American Memory Jar

Located in Seattle, WA

Southern Black culture and might have been placed in cemeteries for use as grave markers or as urns for

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Ceramics

Greek lekythos with palmettes
Greek lekythos with palmettes

Greek lekythos with palmettes

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H 4.65 in W 1.74 in D 0.04 in

Greek lekythos with palmettes

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

for stone grave-markers. The broad-footed squat lekythos lacks the sharp shoulder of the cylindrical

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Gunter Tollman Figurative Work on Paper
Gunter Tollman Figurative Work on Paper

Gunter Tollman Figurative Work on Paper

By Gunter Tollmann

Located in San Francisco, CA

clef notes that dance on the heels of white grave markers which finally begin to suggest numbers all

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Late 20th Century German Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Grave Marker Mold Set
Grave Marker Mold Set

Grave Marker Mold Set

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H 22 in W 14 in D 3 in

Grave Marker Mold Set

Located in Seattle, WA

Two part steel used to create cross grave markers.

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Vintage 1940s American Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

'Our Fritz' Folk Art Terracotta Pet Grave Marker
'Our Fritz' Folk Art Terracotta Pet Grave Marker

'Our Fritz' Folk Art Terracotta Pet Grave Marker

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a fantastic cast terracotta pet grave marker made by a foundry worker. The details of this

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Cast Iron Architectural Louis XVI Style Grave Marker-Crucifix
Antique French Cast Iron Architectural Louis XVI Style Grave Marker-Crucifix

Antique French Cast Iron Architectural Louis XVI Style Grave Marker-Crucifix

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique French painted cast iron black and silver Louis XVI style grave marker-crucifix. Features

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Art Deco Style Architectural Cast Iron Grave Marke Crucifix
20th Century French Art Deco Style Architectural Cast Iron Grave Marke Crucifix

20th Century French Art Deco Style Architectural Cast Iron Grave Marke Crucifix

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early 20th century French Art Deco style painted cast iron grave marker-Crucifix. Standing at five

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19th century French Iron Cross
19th century French Iron Cross

19th century French Iron Cross

Located in Nashville, TN

Lovely French iron cross. Possibly a grave marker. would look lovely in a garden with climbing

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Iron

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Antique Late 19th Century Greek Grand Tour Jars

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Grave Marker For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the grave marker you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and paper, every grave marker was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer grave marker, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each grave marker bearing Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Michael Graves (b.1934), Reed & Barton and Swid Powell each produced at least one beautiful grave marker that is worth considering.

How Much is a Grave Marker?

A grave marker can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,319, while the lowest priced sells for $602 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.