Micro Mosaic Doves
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
$1,495
H 3.375 in Dm 4.25 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
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely example of micro-mosaic work mastered in Rome during the mid-19th century. Colorful and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$1,495
H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 0.75 in
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
$1,754
H 3.55 in W 4.93 in D 0.4 in
'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
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
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
in rectangular form with angled cut corners. The micro mosaic depicts Pliny's Doves, The Doves of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$4,344
H 0.71 in W 2.76 in D 1.78 in
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
$45,000
H 20.86 in W 13.18 in D 1 in
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
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Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
$16,998
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Stony Sample Case Table Rome, Raffaelli Factory
By Elio Raffaeli
Located in Milano, IT
micro mosaic that represents Pliny’s Doves; thanks to a complex geometric system of ellipses, from the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Other Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
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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
H 0.87 in W 2.13 in D 0.24 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Brooches
Materials
Rose Gold, 15k Gold
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
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Siena Marble
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
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
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
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
H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 0.75 in
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
Located in Central England, GB
A superb Italian micro mosaic Grand Tour memento.
This large desk paperweight is made from very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights
Materials
Marble
H 1.19 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
"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
Category
Antique 1660s Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Stone
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry
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
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
Antique Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight Doves Pliny, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic inset serpentine black marble
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Marble
H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Large Antique Micro-Mosaic of the Doves of Pliny, Hard Stone Plaque, 1825-1850
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Micro Mosaic Large Hard Stone Plaque (paper weight), c. 1825- 1850. of the "Doves of Pliny
Category
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Desk Accessories
Antique Victorian Rare Mint Cesare Roccheggiani Gold Mosaic Bangle Bracelet
By Cesare Roccheggiani
Located in Toronto, ON
with fine granular etruscan gold decoration, the front set with circular and oval micro mosaic panels
Category
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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
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
Victorian Dove and Roses Motif Micro Mosaic Earrings 18K Gold from Papal States
Located in St.amford, CT
of pink and white micro mosaic. The top of the earrings are two flying doves. Three long drops give
Category
Antique 1860s Vatican Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
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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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
- How are micro mosaics made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Micro 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Micro 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.
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