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19th Century Grand Tour Intaglios
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19th Century Grand Tour Intaglios

19th century
Sold 27 January 2026 · Martlesham Antiques
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A framed collection of early 19th Century Italian grand tour plaster intaglios, set in a satin birch frame against a red fabric background, they feature intaglios depicting mythological scenes, historical figures, and classical busts.  These were popular souvenirs for wealthy travellers in the 18th and 19th centuries during their educational trips across Europe.  Circa 1820.

7" x 7 1/2" x 1" thick

18cms x 19cms x 3cms thick

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Intaglios to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191881
Dealers Internal Reference
3789
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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A framed collection of early 19th Century Italian grand tour plaster intaglios, set in a satin birch frame against a red fabric background, they feature intaglios depicting mythological scenes, historical figures, and classical busts.
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 These were popular souvenirs for wealthy travellers in the 18th and 19th centuries during their educational trips across Europe.
Martlesham Antiques

 Circa 1820.

7" x 7 1/2" x 1" thick

18cms x 19cms x 3cms thick

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Intaglios to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191881
Dealers Internal Ref
3789
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A framed collection of white classical intaglios and cameos arranged on a red velvet backing within a polished burl wood frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A framed collection of white classical intaglios and cameos arranged on a red velvet backing within a polished burl wood frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Grand Tour Intaglios

Archive II A framed collection of white classical intaglios and cameos arranged on a red velvet backing within a polished burl wood frame. View II
Archive III A framed collection of white classical intaglios and cameos arranged on a red velvet backing within a polished burl wood frame. View III
Archive IV A framed collection of white classical intaglios and cameos arranged on a red velvet backing within a polished burl wood frame. View IV
Archive V A framed collection of white classical intaglios and cameos arranged on a red velvet backing within a polished burl wood frame. View V
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Telephone 01394 386732
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Main Rd
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Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A framed collection of white classical intaglios and cameos arranged on a red velvet backing within a polished burl wood frame.
19th Century grand tour intaglios
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A framed collection of white classical intaglios and cameos arranged on a red velvet backing within a polished burl wood frame.
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  • ObjectDecorative Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPlaster, Wood, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsClassical figures, Mythological scenes, Profile portraits, Burl wood grain
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Grand Tour intaglios are miniature plaster, sulphur, or glass paste casts of classical carved gems and ancient sculptures, collected by travellers on the European Grand Tour during the 18th and 19th centuries as portable cultural souvenirs.

These miniature reliefs were traditionally cast using fine plaster of Paris, sulphur, or coloured glass pastes, often set into custom wooden frames, folding books, or leather-bound cases lined with velvet.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related patina on the framing materials, hand-turned timber or leather cases, crisp detail in the cast figures, and historical backing papers or labels indicative of nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

These framed collections add classical scholarly depth and texture to interior spaces, working particularly well when displayed on library walls, study bookshelves, or styled alongside dark wood furniture and vintage globes.

Plaster and sulphur casts are exceptionally fragile and sensitive to moisture and direct sunlight. They should be kept behind protective glass in stable humidity conditions, dusting them gently with a soft, dry brush when necessary.
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