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Antique Mineral Specimen Collection
Located in London, GB
A rare set of antique mineral specimen jars. Some remnants of labels. Some solid rocks
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Antique Mineral Specimen Collection
Antique Mineral Specimen Collection
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
A Fossilized Whale Vertebrae
Located in Savannah, GA
A fossilized whale vertebrae from 19th century specimen collection. 10 ½ inches wide by 8 inches
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown British Colonial Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

A Fossilized Whale Vertebrae
A Fossilized Whale Vertebrae
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Collection of Mounted Native Copper Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 6 natural, native copper specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Collection of Large Specimen Clam Shells
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular collection of five large specimen clam shells mounted on bespoke steel stands. These
Category

Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Collection of Large Specimen Clam Shells
Collection of Large Specimen Clam Shells
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and colourful collection of 7 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zambian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of Large Mounted Natural Coral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative group of large mounted natural coral specimens displayed on our medium painted plaster
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
group of native specimens have been hand-selected from British collections to create a unique set, ideal
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Australian Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver, Copper

Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

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
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Collection of Splendid Mineral Specimens Naturally Formed as Snowy Mountains
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A collection of splendid mineral specimens naturally formed resembling snowy mountains All found
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Balkan Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron, Lead, Zinc

Lapis Lazuli Specimen, 12"
Located in New York, NY
This Lapis Lazuli Specimen, measuring 2" x 9" x 12", is a magnificent display of nature's artistry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli Specimen, 12"
Lapis Lazuli Specimen, 12"
H 12 in W 9 in D 2 in
Natural Pink Botryoidal Smithsonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
find. Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking specimen originates from El Refugio
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Polished Stone Specimens, Set of 14
Located in South Salem, NY
This exquisite collection features 14 mesmerizing polished stone specimens sourced from the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil
Located in Edison, NJ
from light-yellow to electric yellow-green, making it a favorite among specimen collectors and jewelry
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Pair of Butterfly Specimen Taxidermy Asian Swallowtail, Glassy Blu
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage Butterfly Specimen Collection Pair of Taxidermy in glass displays rounded shadowboxes with
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan
Located in Edison, NJ
from a limited locality, this specimen would make a great addition to any collection. Reference #01738
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Kazakhstani Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Gunmetal Hematite Crystal Mineral Specimen- England, UK
Located in Edison, NJ
collection. This sculpturesque example is an old classic from the Cumberland Mine of the UK. It has a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Fossil Leaf Montana USA Paleocene Epoch Natural Fossilized Plant Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
color and incredible fine detail throughout the leaf, this is a fantastic specimen - perfect for display
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Natural Citrine Crystal Quartz Specimen on Feldspar Matrix, AAA Honey Orange
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
citrine quartz specimen, making it an extraordinary addition to a collection, as well as a fabulous accent
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Calcite on Amethyst Specimen from the Toldinho Mine, Collector/Gallery Grade
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
into a renowned collection or become the central specimen to add as the centerpiece in your decor space
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
found in deep water off the coast of California. From an old collection, the present specimen is near
Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Citrine Flower Specimen with High-Grade Sparkling Golden Orange Druzy on Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
decor, or crystal collection, with its abundance of energetic properties. The first thing we notice is
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
this collection include the polished jigsaw ammonite with its silken finish that showcases the complex
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 4.14 in
Collection of Polished Malachite Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of many Malachite stones, all polished. Sizes and shapes all very and unique.
Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Collection of Granite Samples, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The folio made of strong card stock opens to reveal 12 samples with each specimen described in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Granite

Collection of Semi Precious Stone Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
Collection of various exotic stones including Lapis, onyx, quartz etc Obelisks, 224total ranging in
Category

Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

European Collection of Elk and Moose Antlers
Located in Essex, MA
Collection of authentic elk and moose antlers of varying sizes. Perfect for holiday decorating.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Greenlandica, collection of seven various bone tools
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, a collection of various bone tools, comprising seven pieces in total. Originating
Category

Vintage 1970s Greenlandic Folk Art Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Collection Rose Colored Stone Balls, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian collection of 25 in total rose colored stone balls. Three different sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Flame Andirons In Metal Handcrafted In India By Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
These flame andirons are inspired by the tibetan fire motifs created by master craftsmen of Kathmandu by hand beating and etching on sheet brass and copper. What can be a better matc...
Category

2010s Indian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Collection of 22 Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaf Sculptures
Located in West Chester, PA
Beautiful collection of 22 solid brass leaf sculptures by Virginia Metalcrafters. Each piece signed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Collection of Natural Red Jasper Crystal Points / Towers / Obelisks
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
. Collection of 5 points ranging in height from 10"-13".
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Collection of Silver Cactus and Lucite Cube Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Collection of silver cactus and lucite cube Italian design 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

Forest Relic Collection, Steel & Gold Textured Metal Vessels by Claire Malet
By Claire Malet
Located in London, GB
'Forest Relic Collection' is a unique trio of sculptural vessels by the British artist, Claire
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Steel, Gold Leaf

Collection of Five Alabaster Peaches W / a 19th Century Wire Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of five pieces of alabaster peaches in a 19th century wire compote. The condition is
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Wire

Natural History Collection of 9 African Taxidermy Hornbils not listed on Cites..
Located in Leuven , BE
Hornbills are strange and beautiful birds, often incorporated in local cultures. In Africa, they are respected by people and involved in mythology and folklores. These birds are not ...
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Nature Sculpture, Unique Collection
Located in ES
with the superficial layer material, belong to Aina’s Unique Collection. Only some pieces has all the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Nature Sculpture, Unique Collection
Located in ES
with the superficial layer material, belong to Aina’s Unique Collection. Only some pieces has all the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Stella Bookend, Unique Collection
Located in ES
factory located in Valencia (Spain), for the Unique Collection. All Aina’s products are delivered with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Nature Sculpture, Unique Collection
Located in ES
with the superficial layer material, belong to Aina’s Unique Collection. Only some pieces has all the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Nature Sculpture, Unique Collection
Located in ES
with the superficial layer material, belong to Aina’s Unique Collection. Only some pieces has all the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Nature Sculpture, Unique Collection
Located in ES
with the superficial layer material, belong to Aina’s Unique Collection. Only some pieces has all the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
Category

20th Century American American Classical Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Watermelon Tourmaline on Lepidolite
Located in New York, NY
Paprok Nuristan, Afghanistan This stunning specimen features two large, fully terminated
Category

2010s Afghan Natural Specimens

Materials

Tourmaline

Watermelon Tourmaline on Lepidolite
Watermelon Tourmaline on Lepidolite
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H 5 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
Natural Uruguayan Amethyst Crystal Cluster with Calcite, Cut Base, Hand Sculpted
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Amethyst with Calcite specimen should be celebrated as a high-grade item in your collection and an eye
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare Small Yellow Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Yellow Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
, this magnificent Citrine specimen presents a stunning formation and rarity. Topped with Yellow Galaxy
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Golden Calcite on Apophyllite with Stilbite
Located in New York, NY
This true display specimen with fantastic aesthetics features two large cubic golden calcite
Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Calcite From Cumberland, England
Located in New York, NY
Cumberland, England This fine calcite specimen features a bounty of well terminated crystals
Category

2010s English Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Calcite From Cumberland, England
Calcite From Cumberland, England
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Scolecite on Stilbite // 10 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This true museum quality specimen from Pune, India features multiple impressive, fully intact
Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Scolecite on Stilbite // 10 Lb.
Scolecite on Stilbite // 10 Lb.
H 8 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Cavansite and Pentagonite on Matrix
Located in New York, NY
Punna, India An absolutely showstopping specimen out of the mine in Punna, India. It features both
Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Rare Deep Orange Citrine with Sparkly Orange Madeira Galaxy Druzy and Stalactite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
▫️ Description Small in size yet a magnificent Citrine specimen, this cluster presents a beautiful
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Stilbite and Green Apophyllite from India
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet size display piece and combination specimen features huge peach-hued stilbite crystals
Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Giant Titanites Ammonite Fossil on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
one of various specimens we are selling originally from his outstanding collection. Specimen only: 66
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Giant Titanites Ammonite Fossil on Stand
Giant Titanites Ammonite Fossil on Stand
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 10.04 in
Rare Natural Golden Lace Agate Slice with Swirls and Black Agate Lines
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
, untouched, and untreated. This specific specimen comes from our Father's collection of world-class agates
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Barite on Quartz From Peru
Located in New York, NY
. This specimen is remarkable in size and quality, is a fine addition to any collection. Dimensions: W 9
Category

2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Barite on Quartz From Peru
Barite on Quartz From Peru
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Stilbite and Green Apophyllite from India II
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet size display piece and combination specimen features huge peach-hued stilbite crystals
Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Exceptional blue-purple fluorite with pyrite
Located in London, GB
Exquisite specimen of blue-purple fluorite from the renowned La Viesca Mine in Asturias, which
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite

Exceptional blue-purple fluorite with pyrite
Exceptional blue-purple fluorite with pyrite
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H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Brucite on Matrix From Pakistan
Located in New York, NY
This crayon-colored specimen of yellow brucite crystals on a substantial matrix displays a waxy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Brucite on Matrix From Pakistan
Brucite on Matrix From Pakistan
H 4.5 in W 3.13 in D 3 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal specimen collection for your home. Frequently made of stone, wood and glass, every specimen collection was constructed with great care. There are 53 variations of the antique or vintage specimen collection you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect specimen collection — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A specimen collection made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills and Stephanie Odegard Collection each produced at least one beautiful specimen collection that is worth considering.

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