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Micro Mosaic Doves

Italian 21KT Gold Micro Mosaic Dove Locket, 19th Century
Italian 21KT Gold Micro Mosaic Dove Locket, 19th Century

Italian 21KT Gold Micro Mosaic Dove Locket, 19th Century

Located in Braintree, GB

the front with a detailed micro mosaic panel depicting two doves against a blue ground, bordered by

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic "Doves of Pliny" Box After Antiquity
19th C. Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic "Doves of Pliny" Box After Antiquity

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic "Doves of Pliny" Box After Antiquity

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian, likely Circa 1880. This beautiful box has an exceptional Grand Tour Micro-mosaic plaque

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Slate, Bronze

"Doves of Pliny"-  Micro Mosaic Picture Antique Frame
"Doves of Pliny"-  Micro Mosaic Picture Antique Frame

"Doves of Pliny"- Micro Mosaic Picture Antique Frame

$35,000

H 23.25 in W 26.75 in D 4 in

"Doves of Pliny"- Micro Mosaic Picture Antique Frame

Located in Jacksonville, FL

, this captivating artwork showcases the intricate micro mosaic technique, capturing the elegance and

Category

19th Century Paintings

Materials

Mosaic

Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch
Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch

Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A lovely example of micro-mosaic work mastered in Rome during the mid-19th century. Colorful and

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny

Located in Norwich, GB

19th Century Italian micro mosaic grand tour paperweight - The Doves of Pliny. Rome - Circa 1870

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Slate

'The Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker, circa 1850.
'The Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker, circa 1850.

'The Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker, circa 1850.

Located in London, GB

'The Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker. Victorian choker, set with a oval gold plaque

Category

Antique 1850s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch in 18K gold, Doves of Pliny
Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch in 18K gold, Doves of Pliny

Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch in 18K gold, Doves of Pliny

Located in PARIS, FR

Victorian micro mosaic brooch in 18-karat gold micro-mosaic. Grand Tour brooch in micro-mosaic

Category

Antique 1880s European Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890
Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890

Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

in rectangular form with angled cut corners. The micro mosaic depicts Pliny's Doves, The Doves of

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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Italian Micromosaic Plaque of the "Doves of Pliny", Vatican Workshop
Italian Micromosaic Plaque of the "Doves of Pliny", Vatican Workshop

Italian Micromosaic Plaque of the "Doves of Pliny", Vatican Workshop

By Vatican Work Shop

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An Italian Micromosaic (micro mosaic) plaque of the "Doves of Pliny", Vatican workshop, late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

Antique dark wooden Occasional Inlaid Round Table with Specimen Marble Top
Antique dark wooden Occasional Inlaid Round Table with Specimen Marble Top

Antique dark wooden Occasional Inlaid Round Table with Specimen Marble Top

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

an extremely fine micro mosaic panel depicting the scene ‘Doves of Pliny’. Circa 1860 Additional

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Dove Brooch in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1860 – 1880
Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Dove Brooch in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1860 – 1880

Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Dove Brooch in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1860 – 1880

Located in Kendal, GB

Mosaic centre piece depicting flowers and two white doves upon a blue backdrop. Roman style Micro

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

19th Century Roman micro mosaic depicting Pliny's doves
19th Century Roman micro mosaic depicting Pliny's doves

19th Century Roman micro mosaic depicting Pliny's doves

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in

19th Century Roman micro mosaic depicting Pliny's doves

By Vatican Work Shop

Located in Roma, IT

This fine micro mosaic could possibly be attributed to the Vatican Workshop

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s
Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s

Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s

Located in Mona Vale, NSW

discovered in 1735 at Hadrian's Villa. The Doves are typical of the types of themes of micro mosaic

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, 15k Gold

19th Century Micro Mosaic Table
19th Century Micro Mosaic Table

19th Century Micro Mosaic Table

Unavailable

H 74 in Dm 93 in

19th Century Micro Mosaic Table

Located in Stockholm, SE

Important micro mosaic table Doves of Love. Made in Rome around 1840. made by Constantino

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Second Empire Center Tables

Regency Carved and Gilded Centre Table
Regency Carved and Gilded Centre Table

Regency Carved and Gilded Centre Table

Unavailable

H 29.1 in Dm 34.7 in

Regency Carved and Gilded Centre Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

micro mosaic panel depicting ‘The Doves of Pliny’. The light coloured rosewood base with a bronze

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Siena Marble

Victorian Italian Dove Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Victorian Italian Dove Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

Victorian Italian Dove Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A splendid quality example of micro mosaic work in the Victorian era, most likely crafted in Rome

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Micro Mosaic 18 Carat Gold Two Dove Brooch
Victorian Micro Mosaic 18 Carat Gold Two Dove Brooch

Victorian Micro Mosaic 18 Carat Gold Two Dove Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Stunning micro mosaic brooch with intricate 18ct gold setting and surround. Two doves are pictured

Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Flower and Dove Bangle Bracelet
Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Flower and Dove Bangle Bracelet

Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Flower and Dove Bangle Bracelet

Located in Banbury, GB

A fantastic micro mosaic bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era. Made of gilded silver, the

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Bangles

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th Century Italian micro mosaic Grand Tour paperweight - The Doves of Pliny. Rome - Circa 1870

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Slate

Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Doves of Pliny set in Gold
Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Doves of Pliny set in Gold

Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Doves of Pliny set in Gold

Located in Baltimore, MD

Classical micro mosaic brooch of the Doves of Pliny, set in a simple 18K gold bezel to emphasize

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Grand Tour micro mosaic marble desk paperweight with the doves of Pliny
Antique Grand Tour micro mosaic marble desk paperweight with the doves of Pliny

Antique Grand Tour micro mosaic marble desk paperweight with the doves of Pliny

Located in Central England, GB

A superb Italian micro mosaic Grand Tour memento. This large desk paperweight is made from very

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Marble

"Pliny's Doves" An Exceptional Antique Micro-Moasic Necklace
"Pliny's Doves" An Exceptional Antique Micro-Moasic Necklace

"Pliny's Doves" An Exceptional Antique Micro-Moasic Necklace

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Grand Tour antique necklace composed of 9 oval Roman style micro-mosaics, depicting

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Antique 1660s Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

19th Century Grand Tour Black Belgium Marble Rondel with Micro Mosaic Inset
19th Century Grand Tour Black Belgium Marble Rondel with Micro Mosaic Inset

19th Century Grand Tour Black Belgium Marble Rondel with Micro Mosaic Inset

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Grand Tour Black Belgium marble rondel with beautifully executed center micro mosaic

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Stone

Rare Fine Roccheggiani Gold Mosaic Bangle Bracelet, circa 1870
Rare Fine Roccheggiani Gold Mosaic Bangle Bracelet, circa 1870

Rare Fine Roccheggiani Gold Mosaic Bangle Bracelet, circa 1870

By Cesare Roccheggiani

Located in Toronto, Ontario

with fine granular etruscan gold decoration, the front set with circular and oval micro mosaic panels

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

Very Fine Early 19th Century Micromosaic Plaque
Very Fine Early 19th Century Micromosaic Plaque

Very Fine Early 19th Century Micromosaic Plaque

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality Italian 19 century Micro mosaic plaque depicting the Doves of Pliny.

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Art

CASTELLANI Rare gold micromosaic hinged 'Bulla' pendant
CASTELLANI Rare gold micromosaic hinged 'Bulla' pendant

CASTELLANI Rare gold micromosaic hinged 'Bulla' pendant

By Castellani

Located in London, GB

decoration and centering on a micro-mosaic image of a Dove representing the Holy Spirit, the reverse

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th Century Italian micro mosaic Grand Tour paperweight - The Doves of Pliny. Rome - Circa 1870

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Slate

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Dove Brooch, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Dove Brooch, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Dove Brooch, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This pretty antique Micro Mosaic Dove brooch is Victorian, Circa 1860. The wonderful brooch

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Antique Edwardian Micro Mosaic Pair of Doves Drop Earrings, Gold Dove Earrings
Antique Edwardian Micro Mosaic Pair of Doves Drop Earrings, Gold Dove Earrings

Antique Edwardian Micro Mosaic Pair of Doves Drop Earrings, Gold Dove Earrings

Located in Rottedam, NL

A truly remarkable and rare Italian antique micro mosaic earrings. These earrings are made of solid

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Roman Micromosaic Pendant and Chain, 1860's
Roman Micromosaic Pendant and Chain, 1860's

Roman Micromosaic Pendant and Chain, 1860's

Located in Atlanta, GA

18k yellow gold necklace with micro mosaic pendant depicting the Doves of Peace and the reverse

Category

Italian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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$244,108

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Micro Mosaic Doves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of micro mosaic doves for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 14k gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of micro mosaic doves made by modern jewelers — as well as those associated with revival — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Vatican Work Shop are consistently popular. Most of our micro mosaic doves for sale are for men, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Micro Mosaic Doves?

Prices for micro mosaic doves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,175 and can go as high as $61,223, while micro mosaic doves, on average, fetch $15,557.
Questions About Micro Mosaic Doves
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Micro mosaics consist of small glass pieces known as tesserae arranged to create beautiful patterns and intricate designs. Handcrafted micro mosaics take hours of painstaking craftsmanship and are highly coveted. Shop a collection of antique micro mosaic goods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Micro mosaic jewelry is made with tiny pieces of glass or enamel, which are arranged together to create an image. The glass is usually set in cement or mastic and any gaps delicately filled in with wax. Shop an array of beautiful micro mosaic pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To date micro mosaic jewelry, examine the hardware. This style of jewelry first became popular during the 19th century (Italian artist Giacomo Raffaelli, founder of the School of Mosaics in Milan, in 1806, is said to have been the first to incorporate micro mosaics into jewelry). Over time, the types of hardware used in the creation of these accessories changed considerably. For example, brooches from the late 19th and early 20th centuries will often have a “C” clasp, while safety pin-style fasteners became popular in the 1920s. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine the age of a given piece based on the fasteners and clasps on your jewelry. Shop an assortment of micro mosaic jewelry on 1stDibs.