Metal Natural Specimens

This specimen of Gigantopecten from Austria is way more rare than our usual French specimen from Luberon. It is heavier and more colorful. Not only it's rarer, but this specimen espe...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This striking fossilised branch comes from the warm, subtropical environment of the early Eocene, approximately 50 million years ago. The branch is preserved in remarkable detail - s...

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 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...

Own a monumental piece of cosmic history with this Authentic Campo del Cielo – 18.6lb Iron Meteorite. Discovered in Argentina, these meteorites are celebrated for their iron‑nickel c...

Charming, quirky, and incredibly practical, this vintage solid brass boot jack is shaped like a whimsical insect, with long curling antennae that cleverly function as boot-removing l...

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

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...

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...

A magnificent cross-section from the famed pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, recovered in the Russian far east, and revealing the honeycomb-like structure characteristic of pallasites. ...

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...

In 2016, large masses of the Sericho pallasite meteorite were acquired from villagers in Isiolo County, Kenya, marking its formal discovery. The olivine crystals range in colour from...

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...

A spectacular monolithic slice of the renowned Sericho meteorite, displaying the characteristic crystalline structure of pallasites, with translucent amber-coloured olivine crystals ...

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...

Beautiful Giant Clam real and all natural matched pair of a speciman on a custom 1" thick lucite base. This piece is GORGEOUS and ready to ship! We make art/ coral and fossil b...

A magnificent cross-section of the famed pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, recovered from the bed of the river Hekandue in the Russian Far East, and revealing the honeycomb-like structu...

Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. And the back is upholstered with fi...

48 million year old "Knightia" fossil fish from Wyoming. Mounted in the 1970s with chrome channel on top and bottom and sold by Peter Alan Designs Inc, of West Palm Beach Florida. Gi...

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...

An exceptional and highly sculptural specimen from the famed 'Dragon Scale Pocket', unearthed during a single, now legendary find in 2019 at the Sweetwater Mine. This dramatic cluste...

A Brutalist sculpture depicting two elongated trees in bronze, their delicate, branching forms rising from a rough-cut geode base by Belva Ball. Circa mid 20th century. The contrast ...

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

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...

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

This large, Museum-quality Spinosaur tooth is completely in tact with no repairs. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation and display purposes. Spinosaurus (...

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 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...

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

This outstanding and remarkable skull piece captures the free roaming spirit of the ancient bison. This extinct species of Bison is also known as the steppe bison, which was widespre...

This complete fossil starfish from Erfoud, Morocco, is from the specie petraster (extinct now). It was alive during the Ordivician geologic era (around 485 to 443 million years ago)....

"Megalodon was a prehistoric shark that may have been 50 feet long or more, two or three times as long as the Great White Shark! Just like modern sharks, this prehistoric predator di...

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...

A dramatic mineral cluster with two water-like blue aquamarine crystals on a feldspar and black tourmaline (schorl) matrix. The elongated, prismatic formations of the aquamarines dis...

This one of a kind iron meteorite cube showcases the iconic Widmanstätten pattern. This crystalline structure only forms in metal alloys cooled over millions of years inside an aster...

A strikingly well-preserved fossilised fish from the famed Green River Formation. Preserved in exquisite detail, almost as an anatomical study, this specimen has been identified as C...

Lofty set of two silver coated organic seashells with enhanced sculptural elements. Stamped Federico Buccellati 999. Left: H: 4 W: 8 D: 5.5 $2,700.00 Right: H: 2.5 W: 4.5 D: 3.5 $1...

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 spectacular, extremely large tooth with beautiful yellow-orange enamel colour contrasting with the bright white barnacle encrustations. This tooth once belonged to the most terrify...

Three beautifully formed green cap tourmaline crystals, aesthetically composed on sparkling cleavelandite matrix. The central tourmaline crystals with crisp striations, and an intens...

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....

A commanding cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) skull fossil, preserved from a species that once inhabited caves across the European continent, this specimen reflects the rugged environments...

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

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...

DETAILS Specimen: Carcharocles megalodon Geological Period: Miocene Age: 12 million years old Origin: North Carolina, USA Dimensions (Fossil): L 4 x D 1 x H 5 in (L 9 x D 3 x H 13 cm...

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,...

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 24‑gram Brenham pallasite meteorite slice showcases the signature translucent olivine crystals that make this rare stony‑iron meteorite one of the most sought‑after impact speci...

A stunning specimen of green fluorite from China, formed by large intergrown cubes of different sizes, creating a beautiful and sculptural shape. The central crystal is especially st...

A magnificent meteorite sphere, carved and polished from the famed pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, which was formed over 4.5 billion years ago at the beginning of our Solar System. Co...

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...

DETAILS Specimen: Carcharocles megalodon Geological Period: Miocene Age: 12 million years old Origin: North Carolina, USA Dimensions (Fossil): L 5 x D 1 x H 6 in (L 12 x D 3 x H 15 c...

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...

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...

This authentic Brenham pallasite meteorite slice showcases glowing, translucent olivine crystals suspended in an iron‑nickel matrix. The signature structure of one of the rarest mete...

Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...