Micro Mosaic Paperweight
Antique Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic Paperweight with Vatican Vignettes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Grant Tour micro-mosaic paperweight is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Paperweights
Materials
Slate
micro-mosaic paperweight St. Peter
s Square
Located in Rome, IT
Micro-Mosaic paperweight depicting St. Peter's Square. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Picture Frames
Materials
Precious Stone
A Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Paperweight, St. Peter
s Square Rome - Vatican
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
slate with inset oval plaque.
Original Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour desk paperweight plaque.
We
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights
Materials
Marble
$1,999
H 6.7 in W 10.04 in D 0.71 in
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
$1,776
H 3.55 in W 4.93 in D 0.4 in
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning decorative antique Italian Grand Tour Vatican Micro-Mosaic inset black marble
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry
$4,544
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Micro mosaic tablet, 19th Century
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A fine mid-19th century serpentine grand tour micro mosaic tablet or paperweight of the iconic St
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Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Marble
19th Century Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Tablet Depicting Italian Architecture
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine mid-19th century serpentine grand tour micro mosaic tablet or paperweight of the iconic St
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
$5,026
H 7.68 in W 5.91 in D 0.67 in
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Plaque
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an excellent quality 19th century Italian Grand Tour micro mosaic plaque within slate with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Fine Quality Micro Mosaic Paperweight Depicting Five Ancient Roman Monuments
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian Grand Tour black slate paperweight inset with 5 micro mosaic depictions of ancient Roman
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights
Materials
Marble
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.75 in
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
Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Plaque
Located in San Francisco, CA
Grand tour plaque having nine oval very fine tesserae micro mosaic panels of Roman views set into a
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Slate
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
Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Paperweight Depicting 5 Ancient Roman Monuments
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely Italian Grand Tour slate and micro mosaic paperweight depicting 5 famous ancient Roman
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights
Materials
Slate
H 0.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Micro Mosaic Wild Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown wild flowers micro millefiori Italian art glass flower bouquet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
19th Century Grand Tour Micro Mosaic of Horses
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very fine Micro Mosaic of three horse drinking at a trough inlaid into a shaped slate panel
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Slate
Antique Grand Tour
King Charles Spaniel
Micro Mosaic Plaque, Italy, C.1850
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Grand Tour 'King Charles Cavalier Spaniel' micro mosaic plaque - hand made to the finest
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights
Materials
Glass
H 1.32 in W 1.69 in D 0.13 in
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
5-Piece of Paperweights Pietra Dura and Micro Mosaic
Located in Lyngby, DK
5-piece of paperweights, 4 in pietra dura 1 in micro mosaic
Italy, circa 1900. Micro mosaic with
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Antique 1890s Italian Other Paperweights
Materials
Stone
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Pair Italian Oil Paintings Grand Tour Roman Scenes Annibale Gatti 19th century
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Roman scenes attributed to Annibale Gatti. Inscribed on reverse "A Gatti". 19th century. Oil on board. Paintings measure 14.5" x 4.5" without frames.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paint
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A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander
Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander
Zonen
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Materials
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$19,230
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They are also the only octocoral k...
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Materials
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H 12 in W 14 in D 13 in
Antique Art Deco Le Verre Francais Acid Etched Cameo Glass Vase C. 1920
By Le Verre Francais
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Deco Le Verre Francais Acid Etched Cameo Glass Vase C. 1920
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
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Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Materials
Composition
$1,120 / set
H 1.25 in W 12.25 in D 9.75 in
Art Deco Period Onyx Marble Ashtray Catchall
Located in New York, NY
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Ashtrays
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Model of a Greenhouse, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Model of a greenhouse in glass and iron. The greenhouse has an iron base, rectangular in shape, with cut corners. The body of the greenhouse, made of iron and glass, is welded to the...
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Materials
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Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau
Year: 1900
Country: French
Material: Iron
It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage.
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Materials
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Legendary cube radio by Dario
Mario Bellini for Siemens 1968 RK 501 Alpha 2
By Bellini Studio
Located in München, DE
Iconic orange cube radio by Dario & Mario Bellini for Siemens 1968.
Model RK 501 ALPHA 2.
Design classic made in Germany.
Fully functional with electricity or with battery.
Very good...
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$901
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Lot of Eight Miniature Antique German Dollhouse Toys Accessories 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature set of 8 antique German Dollhouse Miniatures is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beauty and cute design...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pewter
$160 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 0.88 in
Collection 1900s Edwardian Miniature Tin Toys Farm Animals People and Park Trees
Located in Haarlem, NL
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Toys and Dolls
Materials
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$1,000 Sale Price / set
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made.
Known for his dedication to organ...
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Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s
This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
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Materials
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$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Rhododendron Blown Out Cameo Glass Lamp by Émile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rhododendron Blown Out Cameo Glass Lamp
Émile Gallé
Circa 1900
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Materials
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Azucena corner cabinet shelf made in Italy 1979
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
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Micro Mosaic Paperweight For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal micro mosaic paperweight for your home. Each micro mosaic paperweight for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, stone and art glass. There are many kinds of the micro mosaic paperweight you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each micro mosaic paperweight bearing mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one micro mosaic paperweight that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fratelli Toso produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Micro Mosaic Paperweight?
The average selling price for a micro mosaic paperweight at 1stDibs is $2,675, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Paperweights for You
While any heavy object can be used to hold loose papers, there’s nothing as ornate yet perfectly functional as a paperweight. Antique, new and vintage paperweights can unobtrusively enhance the ambience of a room or act as a colorful conversation starter. On a desk or writing table, it can contribute a subtle sense of style.
Glass paperweights emerged in Europe in the mid-19th century. Early paperweight artisans like Venetian glassmaker Pietro Bigaglia often crafted them with a design on the inside. By the early 1900s, paperweight objects became even more popular through innovative iterations by artists like Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As the paperweight became both a luxury and utilitarian object, creators used a variety of materials to set their wares apart. Today, in addition to the classic glass versions, paperweights are made of metal, wood, ceramic and stone.
A vast selection of paperweights as well as a whole range of other desk accessories can be found on 1stDibs — browse by type, price, period, material or style, from Art Deco and Hollywood Regency to metal and glass. Reflecting their widespread appeal, paperweights are available in a diverse array from across the globe, including Italy, France and North America, as well as examples by leading designers and brands such as Fratelli Toso, William Guillon and René Lalique. Whether an office or a study needs a touch of something vintage or a mid-century modern twist, there are paperweights to suit every taste.
Questions About Micro Mosaic Paperweight
- 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 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.
- 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.
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