Metal Natural Specimens

An aesthetic specimen of a 19" gem transparent gypsum var. selenite crystal on druzy matrix. The specimen has top quality transparency with a glassy luster and fully terminated cryst...

This 216g authentic Muonionalusta meteorite cube immediately stands out with its crisp geometry and beautifully etched surface. To begin, the cube reveals the famous Widmanstätten pa...

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1 . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter.*** This crystal cluster specime...

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3 ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter.*** This crystal cluster specimen...

This remarkable sheet of native copper from Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula displays beautiful natural metallic patterns and a rich bronze lustre. Its sculptural form captures both str...

A finely preserved gem-like tooth, once belonging to a prehistoric Megalodon shark (Carcharocles megalodon), whose name appropriately translates as ‘big tooth’ in Ancient Greek. In...

A magnificent ammonite fossil, elegantly mounted on an iron base, making it an extraordinary piece for both collectors and interior designers. The fossil is held securely in place by...

This exquisite handcrafted Amethyst gem tree brings harmony, beauty, and a touch of natural elegance to any space. Each “branch” is adorned with rich purple polished Amethyst crystal...

Gebel Kamil is a meteorite that struck Egypt approximately 5 millennia ago, resulting in a crater encircled by thousands of iron shrapnel with a combined mass of around 1,600 kilogra...

A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work with shells. This Stix piece is a natural seashell...

This statue/sculpture represents Mercury or Hermes, in relations to the Roman or Greek denomination of the gods. The original was sculpted by Giambologna in the 19th century. This br...

This authentic Carcharodontosaurus tooth represents a remarkable specimen from the Tegana Formation of North Africa, dating back approximately 65 million years to the Cretaceous peri...

An impressively large and beautifully preserved serrated tooth, once belonging to the infamous prehistoric shark, Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon). This example, with the root stil...

This large and beautifully preserved serrated tooth once lined the mouth of the infamous prehistoric shark, the Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon). This example, complete with the ro...

Regency style tortoise shell on stand, American, circa 1960s.

This top museum quality Amethyst Quartz geode slice features naturally formed, lustrous and fully terminated with highly reflective faces and a deep, transparent to translucent hues....

This monumental Apatosaurus femur embodies the immense scale and enduring legacy of one of the largest animals ever to walk the Earth. Originating from the renowned Morrison Formatio...

This polished extraterrestrial iron sphere is a fascinating display piece, dating back to the formation of the Solar System and from the core of a large asteroid. Carved from the fam...

This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring a long Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural matrix. The entire piec...

A remarkable mineral specimen from the famed Jalgaon location in India, and once belonging to one of the greatest art collections of the 20th century, the Sheikh Al Thani Collection....

Transporting the viewer to the majestic Ice Age, this Mammuthus primigenius (Woolly Mammoth) tusk is a remarkable relic of the Pleistocene epoch. Approximately 30,000 years old, the ...

This magnificent cross-section originates from the pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, which was formed over 4.5 billion years ago in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Comprisin...

This exceptional Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth, embedded in a sedimentary matrix and surrounded by the jumbled remains of other dinosaurs, is a strik...

A large branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) from a cabinet of curiosities. The circular base with a wavy edge is made of embossed silver. The first register features...

Rich natural earth tones and pronounced sculptural form define this striking Kranaosphinctes sp. ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. Measuring approximately 15 inches in diam...

Truly a museum quality piece, this giant meteorite is a completely solid, natural Muonionalusta Meteorite sliced & polished which boasts its be...

This authentic 8‑gram Moldavite meteorite showcases the vivid green color that make Moldavite one of the most sought‑after tektites in the world. Its sculpted surface and internal cl...

Large Petrified Wood Specimen, Natural Sculptural Decorative Object An impressive natural specimen of petrified wood, distinguished by its beautifully preserved grain, organic conto...

A magnificent, and particularly large meteorite sphere – weighing an impressive 4.5 kg – cut from the famous Aletai meteorite and etched to reveal the shimmering Widmanstätten patter...

The pallasites are a class of stony–iron meteorite. It consists of centimeter-sized olivine crystals of peridot quality in an iron-nickel matrix. Coarser metal areas develop Widmanst...

This extraterrestrial sculpture originates from the famed Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947, in the largest recorded meteorite fall in history. Entering...

Lustrous vibrant orange-yellow showy, sharp "Porcupine" calcite cluster. The calcites are perfectly terminated and damage free. Measures: Weight: 4.7 lbs, Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 8 in...

Odyssée De La Mer. A large 19th-century French cast bronze fragment with a mounding growth of over 5000-carat natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fan...

From the breathtaking heights of the Himalayas comes this monumental Quartz Cluster – a true museum-grade specimen of remarkable clarity, balance, and scale. Rising dramatically from...

A fossilised rib bone of the herbivorous dinosaur, Triceratops, beautifully preserved, with exceptional bone quality and the remarkably preserved bite marks of the infamous scavenger...

Glamorous 1980’s shell sculpture on stand bu Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with tessellated fossil stone and detailed outline with brass inlaid. In beautiful original...

Sculpture red coral handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Except...

MONUMENTAL artisan made candelabra. This candelabra is a true piece of art, standing at over 8ft high, it is formed out of iron bent to resemble a tree or bush with branches or leaves. How incredible would this piece look illuminated? The candelabra is a STATEMENT piece to say the least. It is substantial and heavy, completely freestanding and stable. It is 100% structurally solid. There is surface rust as seen in pictures, but we left it as found because someone may appreciate it just as it is. It could be easily cleaned or painted if so desired. There is one missing candle plate...

This is an amazing abstract freeform natural organic teak wood sculpture. A very impressive and large piece of art. Mounted to a wood base.

This incredible 27" long fossilized brow horn belonged to the Medusaceratops Iokii: an herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period circa 78-77 million years ago...

Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the most primitive species known. The earliest species occurred in the second half of the Lower Cambrian...

This genuine woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) skull fossil represents one of the most iconic megafauna of the Pleistocene Ice Age. A rare example of a near-complete skull,...

1970s Agate Stone / Ammonite Fossil on Brass Holder and Lucite Base ENTIRE Dimensions: H 6.25 W 6.5 D 3.5 SHELL/AGATE Dimensions: H 5.5 W 6.5 D 1

A stunning medium white South Pacific clam shell with an exceptional, sculptural shape. Striking and tactile, this piece is even more beautifu...

Large Luxurious Sterling Clad Spiky Conch Shell in the manner of Buccellati. Sterling Silver applied over natural sea conch shell. Marked "Scully & Scully New York" to the unders...

An extremely large and beautifully preserved fossilised tooth that once lined the mouth of the infamous prehistoric shark, the Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon). Measuring over 6 in...

Taxidermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, embalmed sickle pomfret (Familia: Bramidae. Genus: Taractes. Species: Rubescens). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a base that...

This museum‑grade 55‑pound Aletai meteorite slice – Etched Iron with Widmanstätten Pattern is a rare opportunity for a serious collector. This impressive, large-format slice offers e...

Dimensions - H: 20 1/2in W: 15in D: 6in This French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus is truly a work of art! If you look at the photos provided you will see the atten...

Striking vintage 1970s American Brutalist botanical floor sculpture, handcrafted from individually formed and welded metal elements to create an abstract flowering plant of dramatic ...

Natural abstract white birch branch on a chrome stand in Italian design 21th Century This is a white mat lacquered natural birch branch mounted on a meta...

Originating from the renowned Green River Formation and dating to the Eocene epoch approximately 50–55 million years ago, this fossil stingray captures the delicate elegance of an extinct freshwater species. The specimen reveals the distinctive form of Heliobatis radians, characterized by its circular body, elongated whip-like tail, and finely radiating fin structure that creates a subtle sunburst pattern within the stone. Exceptionally preserved within its natural limestone matrix, the fossil displays...

19th century Italian hand-carved gilded angels mounted aragonite.  The hand-carved angels were once part of a heavenly, angelic depiction in a historic church in Tuscany. The aragon...

A large and beautifully preserved fossilised tooth that once lined the mouth of the infamous prehistoric shark, the Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon). Measuring over 5 inches in hei...

This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...

A magnificent iron sphere carved from the renowned Seymchan pallasite meteorite, discovered in the Hekandue River in the Russian Far East. This sculptural example reveals the distinc...

A beautiful green Malachite egg sculpture decorative object on gold gilt brass fluted base, circa mid-20th century. Malachite egg object has beautiful design/coloring, piece is a han...

A large branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) and a large branch of Sciacca coral, mounted together on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involve...

Moldavite (Tektite - natural glass caused by meteorite impact) from Czech Republic. Translucent green moldavite with wavy flow pattern resulting from the impact process. Moldavite i...

Large Carved purple Amethyst Grape Clusters Sculpture decoration Italy, 1960s A beautifully carved cluster of purple stone grapes from Italy, most likely produced in the 1960s or 19...