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Agate Specimen Box

Amethyst “Jewellery Box” Formation
Located in London, GB
In this alternative display, the stunning large geode with its agatised borders is shown with the top presented vertically. The deep purple, high peaked crystals are visible on the...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Amethyst “Jewellery Box” Formation
Amethyst “Jewellery Box” Formation
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H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Twenty-Two Miniature Boxes Mounted with Silvered and Gilt Metal
Located in London, GB
different materials and techniques. The boxes contain a variety of stone specimens, such as lapis lazuli and
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Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Metal

Antique Specimen Agate and Quartz Seal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Specimen agate and quartz seal, of large and substianal size, with beautiful veining and a quartz
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Antique 19th Century European More Desk Accessories

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Agate, Quartz

Art Deco 1920s Vintage Carnelian & Agate Link Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A delightfully colorful and fanciful Art Deco gemstone link bracelet. A sculptural specimen, this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Carnelian, Chalcedony, Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Giltwood Table
Located in London, by appointment only
and colourful hardstone specimens have been meticulously chosen & inlaid to form the most gorgeous
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Center Tables

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Agate, Marble

Customizable Round Signet Ring - 18k Yellow Gold - 1 Niccolo Diameter 15.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
variety of chalcedony, a silicate mineral. Agate and onyx are both varieties of layered chalcedony that
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cranberry/Red Threaded Crystal Match Striker
By Robert Pringle & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver cranberry/red, tyg-form (a tyg is a three-handled Scottish drinking cup), threaded crystal match striker, having three, clear handles, London, 1916, Robert...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games

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Gold

Rare Pair of 19th C. Bohemian Uranium Color Decanters Ottoman/Turkish Market
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century Czech Islamic Bottles

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Crystal

Small Antique Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco Cougar, France, Circa 1930s, Seal Stamp
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful small antique bronze work depicting a sitting cougar.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Brass Inkstand, Circular Inkwell, With Pen Rest, Scotland 1910, H557
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass inkstand, circular inkwell, with pen rest, Scotland 1910, H557 Scotland 1910 Brass and glass Tall glass inkwell to the back Dish for stamps in the centre Pen rest to t...
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells

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Brass

Charles II Walnut, Mulberry Marquetry Cabinet, Gilt Stand, 17th C H.F. du Pont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles II walnut and mulberry marquetry cabinet on giltwood stand, c. 1650-1670. Giltwood cresting and stand appear to be from a few decades later. The form of furniture now descr...
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Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Silver Plated Art Nouveau Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H554
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique silver plated art nouveau inkstand, Scotland 1910, H554 Scotland 1910 Silver plate Embossed lid opens to reveal glass liner Shaped base with pen tray to the front H554 Mea...
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Collection of Museum Mineral Specimens in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum mineral specimens in a display case with a removable lid. Presented in a sleek glazed case with a removable lid, the set includes 30 European minerals includin...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, Drop Front Bureau, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Desk, Inlaid Walnut Slant Front Desk, Drop Front Bureau, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1910, H1141 + Scotland 1910 + Solid Walnut + Original finish + Rectangular ...
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Desks

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Walnut

Freestanding Citrine Quartz Crystal Cluster, Brazil.
Located in London, GB
A freestanding A-grade quartz (rock crystal) point. The stunning natural composition of smaller clusters around the large central point makes this a real statement piece. One of the ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,1...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

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Silver

19th Century French Demilune Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless allure of our antique demilune-shaped vitrine and china cabinet, Beautifully finished in a warm, inviting red stain. This exquisite piece showcases an array of ...
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Vitrines

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Brass

Antique Set of Viennese Cold Painted Bronze Cats
Located in London, GB
This set of seven antique bronze cats are each posed differently, and are cast using the highly collectible Viennese cold painted bronze technique. The labour-intensive technique inv...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collab...
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1990s English Decorative Boxes

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Naturally Formed Mineral Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally formed mineral peach stilbite on apophyllite sculpture A mineral specimen in the form of an abstract walking figure. Mounted on a custom walnut and satin nickel painted ba...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Natural Specimens

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Crystal

Italian Midcentury Empire Style Painted and Upholstered Bench with Ram Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian midcentury Empire style painted bench with carved ram heads and new upholstery. This exquisite Italian painted bench features a nicely curved seat that has been recovered ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Stools

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Upholstery, Wood

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Smoky Agate Quartz in Acrylic Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful smoky agate quartz in acrylic box to be mounted on a wall. Dimensions: 15.5"W x
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Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens

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Agate

Smoky Agate Quartz in Acrylic Box
Smoky Agate Quartz in Acrylic Box
H 18.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.5 in
1970's Italian Marble Specimen Box Malachite Agate Amethyst
Located in London, GB
A charmingly unique 1970's Italian marble specimen box with inlaid crystals and minerals patterned
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Marble

20th Century Italian Multi-Stone Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

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Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Alabaster

Small Complete Geode “Jewellery Box”
Located in London, GB
intense amethyst crystal lining within. The display here, often referred to as a “jewellery box
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens

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Quartz, Agate, Amethyst

Small Complete Geode “Jewellery Box”
Small Complete Geode “Jewellery Box”
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H 11.62 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Uruguayan Amethyst Geode on Custom Acrylic Box
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Beautiful Amethyst geode displayed in an original design in a acrylic box.-
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Amethyst, Agate

Uruguayan Amethyst Geode on Custom Acrylic Box
Uruguayan Amethyst Geode on Custom Acrylic Box
H 4.34 in W 14.57 in D 11.42 in
“Jewellery Box” with Green Agatised Borders
Located in London, GB
Another gorgeous geode resembling a treasure chest, with green-brown agatised borders and intense amethyst crystal lining. A wonderful piece of decorative size. This piece was l...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

“Jewellery Box” with Green Agatised Borders
“Jewellery Box” with Green Agatised Borders
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H 13 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
c.1970 Willy Daro Brass and Agate Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
retains it's original gold lined silk box shade. The incredible slice of agate sits beautifully on the
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

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Agate, Brass

c.1970 Willy Daro Brass and Agate Lamp
c.1970 Willy Daro Brass and Agate Lamp
H 25.75 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
Mid 20th Century Italian Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid 20th Century Italian Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior This exquisitely made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

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Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Alabaster

French Art Deco Agate and Silver Plate Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco agate and silver plate table box, exquisite specimen brown, blue and white
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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Luxe Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Christian Dior Box with Agate Inlay
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
agate inlay. The center of the box has been cut-out in an organic shape to accommodate the natural form
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Two Antique Scottish Geometric Agate Gilt Bronze Matchsafes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two antique Scottish geometric agate gilt bronze matchsafes, both with unique inlaid specimen agate
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Agate, Bronze

Dutch 1920s Large Study Case with Collection of 48 Minerals and Rocks Specimens
Located in Haarlem, NL
A large fascinating suitcase or box with handles containing a 'homemade' mineral and rock
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Historical Memorabilia

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Stone, Sandstone, Marble, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Agate

Exquisite Italian Specimen Agate and Quartz Box circa 1800
Located in London, GB
An incredibly unusual, exquisite Italian specimen agate and quartz box. Decorated all over with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Boxes

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Agate, Quartz, Ormolu

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Agate Specimen Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the agate specimen box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, agate and quartz, every agate specimen box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the agate specimen box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An agate specimen box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Regency styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Agate Specimen Box?

An agate specimen box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,170, while the lowest priced sells for $994 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

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