1. objects of art, especially small decorative items valued for their craftsmanship, antiquity, or rarity
Usage: often used in the phrase ‘objects of vertu’

Examples

• The auction house specialized in objects of vertu from the 18th century.
• Her collection of vertu included delicate porcelain figurines and ornate snuffboxes.
• The museum’s vertu display featured exquisite miniature paintings and jeweled trinkets.
• Collectors of vertu often seek items with historical provenance.
• The antique shop’s vertu section contained rare ivory carvings and silver ornaments.