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Antique Map of Maine-et-Loire with Illustrations – Vuillemin c.1850
Antique Map of Maine-et-Loire with Illustrations – Vuillemin c.1850

Antique Map of Maine-et-Loire with Illustrations – Vuillemin c.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

This composition elegantly combines geographical information with artistic flourishes that celebrate the region’s historical personalities, castles, and religious sites. 50 Key Loca...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

Northeastern Pennsylvania Antique Map c.1888 – Keystone State Cities & Counties
Northeastern Pennsylvania Antique Map c.1888 – Keystone State Cities & Counties

Northeastern Pennsylvania Antique Map c.1888 – Keystone State Cities & Counties

Located in Langweer, NL

Prominent towns and cities such as Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Hazleton are clearly marked, reflecting the coal mining and industrial activity that defined this region in the late 19...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

West Virginia Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Mountain State Counties & Towns
West Virginia Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Mountain State Counties & Towns

West Virginia Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Mountain State Counties & Towns

Located in Langweer, NL

Railroads, shown in red and blue, form the backbone of the map, weaving through valleys and linking mining areas to trade routes. The network reflects West Virginia’s crucial role as...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring

Located in Northampton, MA

The shoulders continue that visual dialogue: crossed swords surmounting an owl (wisdom), a dagger, mining tools, an anchor, a laurel wreath, another caduceus, and Mercury’s helmet re...

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Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Mining

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

Sphalerite on Calcite, NY
Sphalerite on Calcite, NY

Sphalerite on Calcite, NY

Located in New York, NY

Sphalerite on Calcite Titan Mining Empire State Mine #4, Newfold Ore Body, 3,981 level, Balmat, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA 11 cm tall x 9.5 cm wide New York State is not commo...

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Mining

Materials

Other

Decorative Map of Meuse Department, France – Vuillemin, c. 1850
Decorative Map of Meuse Department, France – Vuillemin, c. 1850

Decorative Map of Meuse Department, France – Vuillemin, c. 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

The map was engraved by Laguillermie and printed by the Parisian firm Lemercier, with illustrations by Vistois. 50 Key Locations Noted on Map: Bar-le-Duc – historic capital Verdun –...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

Winter Wren

Winter Wren

By John James Audubon

Located in Columbia, MO

His various business pursuits, which included importing whiskey from Kentucky to Missouri for sale to the mining community, seemed mainly to be a means to fund his real passion, whic...

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19th Century American Realist Antique Mining

Materials

Lithograph

Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century
Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century

Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century

By Arras Foundry

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The other lamp bears a brass serial plate reading F6B 1580, along with a second marking on the top: F7 1583 — suggesting it may have belonged to a specific mining facility or worker....

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Early 20th Century French Antique Mining

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

19th Century Coloured Engraving - The Salt Mine of Northwich, Cheshire
19th Century Coloured Engraving - The Salt Mine of Northwich, Cheshire

19th Century Coloured Engraving - The Salt Mine of Northwich, Cheshire

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork offers a rare glimpse into the industrial past of Cheshire, capturing the essence of early mining operations and providing insight into the challenging conditions faced b...

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1790s Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

Puno Peru Antique City View Lithograph – Panoramic Scene c.1865
Puno Peru Antique City View Lithograph – Panoramic Scene c.1865

Puno Peru Antique City View Lithograph – Panoramic Scene c.1865

Located in Langweer, NL

By the mid-19th century, it was also associated with silver mining in the nearby district of Laikakota. Including Puno in Paz Soldán’s atlas underscored its importance as a strategic...

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1860s French Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

C1910 18K Lightening Ridge Australian Single Stone Peacock Feather Opal Ring
C1910 18K Lightening Ridge Australian Single Stone Peacock Feather Opal Ring

C1910 18K Lightening Ridge Australian Single Stone Peacock Feather Opal Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Australia is the heart of the world’s opal mining industry, home to 97% of the different types and are the largest provider of opals to the world.

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1910s Australian Edwardian Antique Mining

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Map of Mayenne – Hand-Colored Engraving by Levasseur, France c.1850
Antique Map of Mayenne – Hand-Colored Engraving by Levasseur, France c.1850

Antique Map of Mayenne – Hand-Colored Engraving by Levasseur, France c.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

Sainte-Suzanne – listed heritage site 19. Renazé – mining history 20. L'Huisserie – near Laval 21. Quelaines-Saint-Gault – rural crafts 22.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Map of Limburg – Sleeswijk Atlas of the Netherlands, 1914
Rare Antique Map of Limburg – Sleeswijk Atlas of the Netherlands, 1914

Rare Antique Map of Limburg – Sleeswijk Atlas of the Netherlands, 1914

Located in Langweer, NL

Industrial growth in the early 20th century, particularly coal mining around Heerlen and Kerkrade, is reflected in the prominence of railway connections.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil
Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil

Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil

Located in New York, NY

This colorful tourmaline comes from the Aricanga Mine which lies at the heart of tourmaline mining in Brazil. The exceptionally high chroma values rival all other tourmaline localiti...

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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Mining

Materials

Other

Washington Map 1888 – Antique Railroads, Indian Reservations & Counties
Washington Map 1888 – Antique Railroads, Indian Reservations & Counties

Washington Map 1888 – Antique Railroads, Indian Reservations & Counties

Located in Langweer, NL

In 1888, Washington Territory was experiencing rapid population growth and economic expansion, fueled by immigration, the timber trade, mining, and farming. Maps like this were used ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

Antique Costume Print of a Saxon Miner in the Year 1600, Published in 1880
Antique Costume Print of a Saxon Miner in the Year 1600, Published in 1880

Antique Costume Print of a Saxon Miner in the Year 1600, Published in 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Freiberg mining law (Bergrecht), first laid down in writing in 1307, was subsequently adopted in many other European mining regions.

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19th Century Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

1888 Antique Map of Oregon – Railroads, Counties & Native Indian Reservations
1888 Antique Map of Oregon – Railroads, Counties & Native Indian Reservations

1888 Antique Map of Oregon – Railroads, Counties & Native Indian Reservations

Located in Langweer, NL

Timber and fishing industries were thriving, agriculture in the Willamette Valley was flourishing, and mining operations in eastern Oregon continued to draw settlers.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

Pr. 19 C. Italian Breccia Pernice (Red) Marble Pedestals on Carrara Marble Bases
Pr. 19 C. Italian Breccia Pernice (Red) Marble Pedestals on Carrara Marble Bases

Pr. 19 C. Italian Breccia Pernice (Red) Marble Pedestals on Carrara Marble Bases

Located in New York, NY

As marble is a very dense and sparse stone, it was very difficult to have hand-carved these pedestals in the 1800's. Also mining this marble was increasingly difficult in the 1800's...

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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mining

Materials

Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Vintage Sunburst Silver & Amethyst Cuff & Pendant / Brooch by William Spratling
Vintage Sunburst Silver & Amethyst Cuff & Pendant / Brooch by William Spratling

Vintage Sunburst Silver & Amethyst Cuff & Pendant / Brooch by William Spratling

By William Spratling

Located in San Diego, CA

Taxco silver was paid as tribute to the Aztecs, then three centuries of mining by the Spaniards. A period of prosperity arrived in the 1700s when Josè de la Borda arrived from Spain ...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Mining

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest
Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

The shield itself features black and green horizontal stripes, crowned by a stag's antlers, symbolizing local wildlife and hunting traditions, and a miner’s pickaxe, reflecting Canno...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Mining

Materials

Metal, Iron

Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Hubei, China
Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Hubei, China

Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Hubei, China

Located in New York, NY

Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China. Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcop...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Mining

Materials

Other

Calcite Mineral on Yellow Fluorite From Asturias, Spain
Calcite Mineral on Yellow Fluorite From Asturias, Spain

Calcite Mineral on Yellow Fluorite From Asturias, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Calcite on Yellow Fluorite from Moscona Mine, Solis, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona mining area, Spain. Translucent rhombohedral crystals of colorless calcite large matrix of tran...

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Mining

Materials

Crystal, Other

Hematite Mineral with Calcite From Hubei, China
Hematite Mineral with Calcite From Hubei, China

Hematite Mineral with Calcite From Hubei, China

Located in New York, NY

Hematite included Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Edong Mining District, Daye Co., Hubei Province, China.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Mining

Materials

Other

1904 "Nell's Topographical Map of the State of Colorado"
1904 "Nell's Topographical Map of the State of Colorado"

1904 "Nell's Topographical Map of the State of Colorado"

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Towns, villages, settlements, mining areas, railroads and townships are also highlighted.

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Early 1900s American Antique Mining

Materials

Leather, Paper

Sherman Rose House, Monterey California - Signed 1920's Landscape Etching
Sherman Rose House, Monterey California - Signed 1920's Landscape Etching

Sherman Rose House, Monterey California - Signed 1920's Landscape Etching

By Ferdinand Burgdorff

Located in Soquel, CA

When he died, he was the oldest working artist on the Monterey Peninsula, having painted many coastal views and abandoned mining towns in pastel, oil and watercolor. From 1907 to 192...

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1920s American Realist Antique Mining

Materials

Paper, Etching

Selenite, Mexico
Selenite, Mexico

Selenite, Mexico

Located in New York, NY

In 1910, the Penoles Mining Company discovered what came to be known as “Cueva de Las Espadas,” or, “Cave of Swords.”

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Mining

Materials

Other

Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Shrine -  Minas Gerais Colonial Cabinet
Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Shrine -  Minas Gerais Colonial Cabinet

Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Shrine - Minas Gerais Colonial Cabinet

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This type of furniture is emblematic of 18th-century Catholic households and chapels in Brazil, particularly in the mining towns where the baroque and rococo influences of Portuguese...

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Mid-18th Century Brazilian Other Antique Mining

Materials

Wood

Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

By John James Audubon

Located in Columbia, MO

His various business pursuits, which included importing whiskey from Kentucky to Missouri for sale to the mining community, seemed mainly to be a means to fund his real passion, whic...

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1840s Naturalistic Antique Mining

Materials

Lithograph

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Cuspidor
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Cuspidor

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Cuspidor

Located in New Orleans, LA

Mined since the Neolithic Age, cinnabar is the ore of mercury, and as such, it can be incredibly toxic, especially when mining. In fact, during the Roman Empire, miners at Spain’s Al...

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18th Century Chinese Other Antique Mining

Materials

Lacquer

Schorl Tourmaline with Aquamarine, Pakistan
Schorl Tourmaline with Aquamarine, Pakistan

Schorl Tourmaline with Aquamarine, Pakistan

Located in New York, NY

It is an immensely mineral rich area, but mining is extremely difficult due to the altitudes and unpredictable weather.

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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Mining

Materials

Other

English Country Garden Zinc Plant Identification Labels
English Country Garden Zinc Plant Identification Labels

English Country Garden Zinc Plant Identification Labels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

President Herbert Hoover was America’s 31st president from 1929 to 1933, who achieved international success as a mining engineer. He was also known as being a worldwide gratitude as...

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Early 20th Century English Modern Antique Mining

Materials

Metal, Zinc

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys
American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys

Located in South Burlington, VT

The common garden gnome originated in 19th-century Germany from the mining area of Thuringia. Here, local craftsmen are given credit for hand-crafting the gnomes as we know them—with...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Mining

Materials

Iron

George III Blue John Panther
George III Blue John Panther

George III Blue John Panther

Located in New Orleans, LA

It was first discovered in the early 18th century, but its mining did not being until circa 1760. Blue John was a wildly popular material in the decorative arts during the Georgian a...

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18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Mining

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble

Antique Regency Ormolu Cherub Tazza with Malachite & Blue John 19th Century
Antique Regency Ormolu Cherub Tazza with Malachite & Blue John 19th Century

Antique Regency Ormolu Cherub Tazza with Malachite & Blue John 19th Century

Located in London, GB

During the 19th century, it was mined for its ornamental value, and mining continues on a small scale. The most common explanation for the name is that it derives from the French b...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Mining

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

14K Yellow Gold Peridot and Blue Kyanite Dangle Earrings, 10.12ct
14K Yellow Gold Peridot and Blue Kyanite Dangle Earrings, 10.12ct

14K Yellow Gold Peridot and Blue Kyanite Dangle Earrings, 10.12ct

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Rich History: Peridot boasts a fascinating history, with its mining dating back to ancient Egyptian civilization around 1500 B.C.

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15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Mining

Materials

Peridot, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The vast majority of Bisbee turquoise surfaced when the Phelps Dodge started their open pit mining operations at the location now known as the Lavender Pit.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Native American Antique Mining

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Lay of the Land: A 1901 Topographic Map of Oviedo, Asturias
The Lay of the Land: A 1901 Topographic Map of Oviedo, Asturias

The Lay of the Land: A 1901 Topographic Map of Oviedo, Asturias

Located in Langweer, NL

**Economy**: Historically, Asturias was an industrial and mining powerhouse, with coal mining and steel production being major industries.

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Early 1900s Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

Monumental Pair of Neoclassical Period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna Shaped Vases
Monumental Pair of Neoclassical Period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna Shaped Vases

Monumental Pair of Neoclassical Period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna Shaped Vases

Located in New York, NY

Älvdalen (Elfdal) in Sweden appears to have been the only place in Europe since Antiquity where porphyry has been mined seriously. Mining started in the 1780s and the works were boug...

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1810s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Mining

Materials

Porphyry

Victorian Miner's Bangle
Victorian Miner's Bangle

Victorian Miner's Bangle

Located in New York, NY

Crossover style with mining motifs. Large size. 1890's. Excellent condition

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1880s South African Victorian Antique Mining

Materials

Gilt Metal

The Overland Guide From the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, Revised, 1883
The Overland Guide From the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, Revised, 1883

The Overland Guide From the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, Revised, 1883

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Charles Sumner Gleed (1856–1920) was a Kansas businessman involved in a number of ventures, including railroads, newspapers, law, mining, banking, and communications. He was a member...

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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Mining

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Study of horse and ox bones
Study of horse and ox bones

Study of horse and ox bones

By Salvator Rosa

Located in Middletown, NY

He enjoyed an early retirement from the mining industry, and turned his focus completely to his passion for art scholarship and collecting.

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Antique Mining

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Graphite

1900 Antique Zanjan Rug 5'6'' X 4'1''
1900 Antique Zanjan Rug 5'6'' X 4'1''

1900 Antique Zanjan Rug 5'6'' X 4'1''

Located in Los Angeles, US

The city of Zanjan lies in the north-western area of Iran, this ancient city sprung up through salt mining in the area and was an important stop in the Silk Routes of Iran.

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Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Mining

Materials

Wool, Cotton

"California Gold Diggers": A 19th C. Hand-colored Woodcut Gold Rush Scene
"California Gold Diggers": A 19th C. Hand-colored Woodcut Gold Rush Scene

"California Gold Diggers": A 19th C. Hand-colored Woodcut Gold Rush Scene

By John Andrew

Located in Alamo, CA

This beautifully colored original engraving depicts a California Gold Rush mining and camp scene. On the left, three miners are taking a break beside their tent with their dog, anoth...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Mining

Materials

Woodcut

18th Century Cannon Foundry Engraving from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, circa 1770
18th Century Cannon Foundry Engraving from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, circa 1770

18th Century Cannon Foundry Engraving from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, circa 1770

Located in Langweer, NL

This engraving is part of a broader series within Diderot’s Encyclopédie that highlights various industries, including mining, metallurgy, and mechanical engineering. The accuracy an...

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1770s Antique Mining

Materials

Paper

GIA Emerald Cameo 20.10ct Ural Mountains Origin
GIA Emerald Cameo 20.10ct Ural Mountains Origin

GIA Emerald Cameo 20.10ct Ural Mountains Origin

Located in New York, NY

The accompanying GIA report states that the origin is the Ural Mountains. The date of mining and most probably the cutting is circa 1830-1850.

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Mining

Materials

Emerald

Certified Antique Victorian No Oil 393.00 Carat Russian Emerald Necklace
Certified Antique Victorian No Oil 393.00 Carat Russian Emerald Necklace

Certified Antique Victorian No Oil 393.00 Carat Russian Emerald Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The Russian Ural emerald was discovered by a farmer in 1831, and the mining area is located near Sverdlovsk (sverdlovsk).

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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Mining

Materials

Emerald

The Birds of America "Bell's Vireo" Plate 485

The Birds of America "Bell's Vireo" Plate 485

By John James Audubon

Located in Columbia, MO

His various business pursuits, which included importing whiskey from Kentucky to Missouri for sale to the mining community, seemed mainly to be a means to fund his real passion, whic...

Category

1840s Naturalistic Antique Mining

Materials

Lithograph

Large Antique Map of the East Indies by Brouwer, 1917
Large Antique Map of the East Indies by Brouwer, 1917

Large Antique Map of the East Indies by Brouwer, 1917

Located in Langweer, NL

Brouwer's 'Jaarboek van het Mijnwezen in N.O.I.' (Yearbook of Mining in the Dutch East Indies), published in 1917, the map offers a comprehensive geological overview of this region.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Mining

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan
Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan

Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan

Located in Edison, NJ

Since then, these distinctive calcites have become a sought-after specialty that many equate with the region’s finest mining era. This example was recovered during the region's heyd...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Kazakhstani Antique Mining

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique mining you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, paper and steel, every antique mining was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique mining you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique mining, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. William Connell and Erik Dahlberg each produced at least one beautiful antique mining that is worth considering.

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