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Freestanding Agate Freeform Mineral from Brazil
Located in London, GB
minerals from around the world and through his company has been supplying leading interior designers and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate

Giant Mounted Gypsum Minerals Cluster from China
Located in London, GB
Giant Mounted Gypsum Minerals Cluster from China
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Giant Mounted Gypsum Minerals Cluster from China
Giant Mounted Gypsum Minerals Cluster from China
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 24.41 in
Antique Mineral Specimen Collection
Located in London, GB
A rare set of antique mineral specimen jars. Some remnants of labels. Some solid rocks
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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
Mounted Albite and Tourmaline Mineral from Brazil
Located in London, GB
Mounted Albite and Tourmaline Mineral
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Nautical Objects

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Tourmaline

Antique Map of the World Showing the Distribution of Plants and Minerals, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
(..)'. Original world map showing the distribution of plants and minerals over the globe. This map originates from
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Antique Late 19th Century Maps

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Paper

Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Natural Fiber, Hardwood

1950s, Miriam Haskell Mineral Jewel Parure Set Vintage Designer Costume Jewlery
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
hardware. Necklace L: 16.5 in. Nine strands of orange, pink, russet & lime diamond shaped mineral glass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Art Glass

Late 19th C Gemstone Mineral & Semi Precious Stone Specimens Display Case Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Just the most wonderful collection of mineral specimens, housed in there original birds eye maple
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Natural Fiber, Birdseye Maple, Pine

PH Grand Piano PH170 Curated, Mineral Leather, White Oak and Burned Brass
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. More than Just a Piano- Finishes with Symbolism The mineral-colored leather banding of this piano
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

1840s American Octagonal J Boardman New York Mineral Waters Soda Bottle New York
By John Boardman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
J. Boardman & Company New York Mineral Waters, this bottle is never sold. Soda water bottle
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Antique 1840s American Federal Historical Memorabilia

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Blown Glass

Arizona Fossilised Wood Slice
Located in London, GB
This Arizona wood boasts rich colouration as a result of minerals entering the 235 million year
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal

Arizona Fossilised Wood Slice
Arizona Fossilised Wood Slice
H 18.51 in W 44.89 in D 1.38 in
Freestanding Vibrant Blue Lapis Lazuli
Located in London, GB
About Us Since 1986 we have been sourcing the most unique fossils and minerals from around the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Freestanding Vibrant Blue Lapis Lazuli
Freestanding Vibrant Blue Lapis Lazuli
H 21.66 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
Freestanding Citrine Quartz Crystal Cluster, Brazil.
Located in London, GB
grandest fossils, crystals and minerals from around the world. Through his company Dale Rogers Ammonite he
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

What a Rock Can Reveal
Located in New York City, NY
A stunningly illustrated, informative introduction to the wonders of rocks and minerals and what
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2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

What a Rock Can Reveal
What a Rock Can Reveal
H 12.38 in W 0.45 in D 10 in
Celebrating the Texas Dall Sheep: A Majestic Wild Species of North America
Located in New York, NY
out essential minerals from mineral licks. Much like their fellow Ovis species, these rams engage in
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21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

Early 20th Century Collection Of Mineralogy Specimen Jars Natural History Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
of mineral specimens Early 20th century in age. 16cm in height, 10cm in diameter at base All
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Early 20th Century English Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber, Glass

Genuine Hand-Carved Onyx Chess Set With Deluxe Velvet Case
Located in New York, NY
generations, this excellent quality set is perfect for the chess enthusiast in your life, for the mineral
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2010s Pakistani Games

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Onyx

Antique Decorative Coloured Map of South Africa and Madagascar, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
knowledge and the extent of colonial impact before the major changes that would come with the mineral
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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

"Clason's Guide Map of Montana" by The Clason Map Company, Circa 1920s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
mining industry, Clason’s first published maps were mining and mineral maps of the region. Later on, he
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Maps

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Paper

Colonial Crossroads: Angola and Mozambique in 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
, diamonds, and minerals. 2. **Biodiversity**: The country has diverse ecosystems ranging from the Atlantic
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Antique Early 1900s Maps

Materials

Paper

Colonial Crossroads: Angola and Mozambique in 1903
Colonial Crossroads: Angola and Mozambique in 1903
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H 14.77 in W 20.08 in D 0 in
1865 "Johnson's California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona" Map
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
and mineral deposits. The “Proposed RR routes for Central Pacific RR by Gov. Stevens” is also marked
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

Huelva 1901: A Cartographic Presentation of Andalusia's Atlantic Frontier
Located in Langweer, NL
area, which has been a source of minerals for thousands of years. The local cuisine features seafood
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Antique Early 1900s Maps

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Paper

Secret and Unusual Paris, French Book by Rodolphe Trouilleux, 2003
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the slabs of the guillotine, a 17th-century metro, a mineral water fountain, a tiny house, a
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Early 2000s French Modern Books

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Paper

Allan Quatermain by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
influence, during a time when great mineral wealth was being discovered in Africa, as well as the ruins of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
revenues and the mineral wealth of the Urals there was no limit to what Catherine II could afford, and in
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Books

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Paper

Hand Blown Crystal Glass Chess Set, 3000-5000 Year-Old Solid Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
anaerobic conditions the oak reacts with the minerals and acids in the soil to develop its stunning
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2010s English Minimalist Games

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Brass

Hand-coloured set of Buffon’s Histoire naturelle in its most luxurious form
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
and amphibians, birds, fishes and even minerals, also describing the royal collection of Louis XV
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Books

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Paint, Paper

1873 "Map of the States of California and Nevada" by Chas. Drayton Gibbes
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
began in 1863. There is an abundance of information about towns, settlements, ranches, and mineral
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Antique 1870s American Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Wakayama, Nara and Osaka 'Japan'
Located in Langweer, NL
, fault lines, and possibly mineral deposits in these areas. The late 19th century was a time of rapid
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Antique Late 19th Century Maps

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Linen, Paper

National Geographic Atlas of the World, Eighth Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, economy, energy and minerals, communications, food, health and education, the environment, and ending with
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Early 2000s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

18th Century Italian Crucifix with Malachite, Calcite, and Raspberry Garnet
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
garnet. The piece is adorned with Carnelian pebbles and garnet. The minerals are from all around the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Malachite

Malachite
Located in BAARN, UT
Fully poloished cluster. Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Nautical Objects

Materials

Malachite

Malachite
Malachite
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Fully polished malachite
Located in BAARN, UT
Fully poloished cluster. Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Nautical Objects

Materials

Carbon Fiber

Fully polished malachite
Fully polished malachite
H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 7.49 in
Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Shou Pendant Beaded Necklace and Matching Earrings.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
in the carvings as if it came from a resin mold. Chinese cinnabar is a red-hued mineral, primarily
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Vintage 1950s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Invicta Mens Copper Face Watch Lupah Model no.2221
Located in Van Nuys, CA
elapsed time. Mineral Crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The Invicta Men's Copper Face Lupah Watch
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Early 2000s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Steel

20th Century French Foundry Crucible
Located in High Point, NC
mineral deposits that nature has painted over its surface. It stands as a testament to the melding of
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20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

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Concrete

20th Century French Foundry Crucible
20th Century French Foundry Crucible
H 15.2 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Black Crucifix with Tourmaline in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
transformed into a figurative, contemporary work of art. With the combination of the precious minerals, the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline

Pyrite with rock crystal on metal base
Located in BAARN, UT
Pyrite (FeS2, iron (II) disulfide) is the most abundant sulfide mineral in the world. It is found
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Nautical Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Pyrite with rock crystal on metal base
Pyrite with rock crystal on metal base
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Paravia Collection 100 Rocks, Educational Material, Italy 1950s
By Paravia
Located in Naples, IT
Collection 100 Rocks, Teaching Material, Italy 1950s Geology teaching board "Minerals and Rocks
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rock Crystal

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix with Selenite Sunrays and Apophyllite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
transformed into a figurative, contemporary work of art. With the combination of the precious minerals, the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Cross Mounted on Calcite Crystals in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
unequaled by those from any other part of the world (featured in American Mineral Treasures, pg. 337). These
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Druzy Petrified Wood
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
minerals, the church artifact becomes a sculptural work of historic and organic significance. This piece
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz

18th Century Italian Silver and Gold Crucifix with Mica and Calcite Crystal
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
transformed into a figurative, contemporary work of art. With the combination of the precious minerals, the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Natural Citrine Cluster
Located in BAARN, UT
Citrine in the yellow to brownish-red variety of the mineral quartz. 'Fake' citrine on the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Nautical Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Citrine Cluster
Natural Citrine Cluster
H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 5.52 in
Antique Alabaster Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
versatile match striker could be utilised as a paperweight. Alabaster is a mineral / soft rock and has been
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of 14 Karat Gold Campo del Cielo Meteorite Hanging Earrings
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
around 4700-4200 years ago. The first recorded mention we have of this mineral dates back to 1576, when
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Late 20th Century Argentine Collectible Jewelry

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Gold, Iron

Man in Cosmos ring by Björn Weckström
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Uccle, BE
from nature, both from mineral phenomenon and living creatures, he infuses his designs with a
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Man in Cosmos ring by Björn Weckström
Man in Cosmos ring by Björn Weckström
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H 1.58 in Dm 1.97 in
Silver Nugget necklace by Björn Weckström
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Uccle, BE
from nature, both from mineral phenomenon and living creatures, he infuses his designs with a
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Gold

Silver Nugget necklace by Björn Weckström
Silver Nugget necklace by Björn Weckström
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H 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Collection of Rock Specimens
Located in London, GB
. This unusual piece is expertly created by nature and forms when minerals are introduced into the
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Agate

Collection of Rock Specimens
Collection of Rock Specimens
H 0.4 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
18th Century Italian Cross with Tangerine Crystals on a Crystal Cluster Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
of the precious minerals, the church artifact becomes a sculptural piece of historic and organic
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Rock Crystal, Quartz

18th Century Italian Ecclesiastical Tabernacle with Aragonite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
preserved in its original form and paired with the mineral to create a beautiful artistic work of historical
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

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Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Cross Adorned with Native Copper with Crystals & Kyanite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
. These are the same type of specimens found in the reference collection of the Seaman Mineral Museum
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

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Rock Crystal, Copper

Antique Hand Carved Alabaster Saint Gerard Majella Statue / Gerardo Maiella 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
find and to have found one in this beautiful, natural mineral stone again felt like a blessing. His
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Alabaster

19th C Pilgrimage of Jerusalem Geology Religious Souvenirs Grand Tour Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
sections of rock/stone and minerals with a circular hand written inscription off where it was collected in
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Antique Early 19th Century Israeli Religious Items

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Silk, Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Pine

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Cross with Plated Crystals on a Mica Cluster
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
persevered and transformed into a figurative work of old and new with the precious minerals - interpreting
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver Leaf

Vintage Midcentury European Black, Brown, Gold Ceramic Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
suggests the look of wet earth or mineral ore, giving the piece an organic, grounded feel. This dark
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with a with Carnelian and Heliotrope
Located in Delft, NL
. Heliotrope is a mineral and a variety of quartz, more a variant of chalcedony. Heliotrope is a two-tone stone
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Brass

Antique, Early 1900 Large Hand Carved Alabaster Sculpture / Bust of Jesus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
attempted to create anything out of a hard mineral stone understands that this rare bust can only be the
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope
Located in Delft, NL
mineral and a variety of quartz, more a variant of chalcedony. Heliotrope is a two-tone stone. The basic
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Brass, Gold

19th Century Plaster Museum Piece "Welcome" Gold Nugget Model Victoria Australia
Located in Haarlem, NL
possession of a famous London mineral and fossil trader. Now it can be yours. Today the ‘Welcome’ nugget is
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Antique Late 19th Century Oceanic Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

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