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Set of Three Painted Dyed Ostrich Egg Specimens
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating set of three ostrich egg specimens that have been painted or dyed. Beautifully crafted
Category

20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Set of Three Large Italian Marble Eggs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique set of three large Italian polished marble egg specimens from Italy. Beautifully hand-formed
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Set of Three Large Italian Marble Eggs
Set of Three Large Italian Marble Eggs
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Specimen Multi-Drawer Small Cabinet from England c1920's-1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible egg specimen Small Multi-Drawer Cabinet imported about 25 years ago from the City of
Category

Vintage 1930s British Country More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Glass

Elephant bird egg
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Elephant bird egg from Madagascar. The largest egg ever from a living creature; it is from the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Medieval Natural Specimens

Materials

Eggshell

Elephant bird egg
Elephant bird egg
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Genuine Polished Malachite Egg (1.7 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from top-quality malachite sourced from Zaire, this hand-polished egg boasts a distinct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Malachite

Vintage Stone Eggs - Set of 8
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 8 decorative alabaster eggs. Beautiful variety of colors and natural veining to the stone
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Vintage Stone Eggs - Set of 8
Vintage Stone Eggs - Set of 8
H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in
Antique Chinese Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A milennia old naturally formed and veined quartsite egg from Henan province, China. Found in the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Egg Shaped Amethyst Geode with Calcite
Located in London, GB
A beautiful mostly complete egg shaped geode with a prominent calcite to the left, partially
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Egg Shaped Amethyst Geode with Calcite
Egg Shaped Amethyst Geode with Calcite
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H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in
Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
An ostrich egg sculpture by Glyn Lockett with silver brass stem and the applied plaque with coral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Brass

Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
H 12.21 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Located in Somis, CA
Set of two splendid malachite eggs. Hand crafted and polished, displaying fantastic various natural
Category

20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Large Belle Epoque Russian Carved Malachite Egg
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Impressive and large Russian malachite egg, carved from the solid. A timeless yet historic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Septarian Druzy Egg from Madagascar '14.5 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Large, AAA quality Septarian geode egg with an exposed area lined with scintillating druzy quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Giant Egg of the Extinct 'Elephant Bird'
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally well preserved, unhatched egg of the Giant elephant bird, Aepyornis maximus
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Eggshell

Giant Egg of the Extinct 'Elephant Bird'
Giant Egg of the Extinct 'Elephant Bird'
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H 11.23 in Dm 7.76 in
Large Polished Septarian Egg from Madagascar (10.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 10.5 lbs, this large, AAA quality Septarian Egg from Madagascar offers a distinctive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Egg Shaped Polished Organic Geode Quartz/Druze Section
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous geode section is egg-shaped in form, with a beautiful field of grass like green
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Egg Shaped Polished Organic Geode Quartz/Druze Section
Egg Shaped Polished Organic Geode Quartz/Druze Section
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H 15.56 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
large and Exceptional Lapis Lazuli Egg on Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 47-pound lapis lazuli egg is carved out of top quality cobalt blue lapis. Hand
Category

2010s Afghan Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique Semi-Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Egg Model
Located in London, GB
Antique semi-precious stone and silver-gilt egg model Continental, Late 19th Century Height 19cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Rare Large Belle Epoque Russian Carved Forest Malachite Egg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This stunning Belle Epoque Russian Carved Forest Malachite Egg is a work of art. It is carved from
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (10 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 10 lb AAA quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (13.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 13.6 lb AAA quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (14.4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 14.4 lb AAA quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (13 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 13 lb AAA quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (8.7 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 8.7 lb AAA quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (19.4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 19.4 lb AAA quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (20 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 20 lb AAA quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (13.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 13.6 lb AAA quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (16 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 16 lb AAA quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (34 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 34 lb AAA quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (35 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 35 lb AAA quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (30 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 30 lb AAA quality polished geode egg with druzy inside from Madagascar features an exposed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (43.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 43.5 lb AAA quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (44.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 44.5 lb AAA quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Genuine Polished Lapis Lazuli Egg from Afghanistan '7.9 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent top-quality, Lapis Lazuli large egg from Afghanistan, has been carefully hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Large Heavy Shiva Lignam Fertility Banalinga Stone Brahmanda Egg
Located in Dayton, OH
Brahmanda, which means “cosmic egg”, symbolizing the creation of both the divine male and female energies
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Genuine Polished Rutile Smoky Quartz Egg from Brazil (221.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Connect deeply to your higher self by welcoming this one-of-a-kind Rutilated Quartz egg. An
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Large Natural Stone Onyx Egg Mounted on a Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Large natural stone onyx egg mounted on a metal stand Size: 9 3/4" high x 5" diameter x 4" base
Category

Vintage 1970s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Polished Amethyst Egg Geode Surrounded by Agate and Quartz
Located in London, GB
Colors fuse together in this uniquely beautiful piece, presenting the viewer with a small geode polished in the round. At the heart of the piece we can see intense deep purple am...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Polished Amethyst Egg Geode Surrounded by Agate and Quartz
Polished Amethyst Egg Geode Surrounded by Agate and Quartz
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H 4.73 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in
Huge Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Egg from Madagascar '48 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This massive, top-quality polished Ocean Jasper egg from Madagascar, showcases a captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Midcentury Green Malachite Burnished Egg Set of Five, Stone Sculpture Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury green malachite hand-burnished egg set of five with Lucite bases. Gorgeous hand
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Airin Canedo sculture in wood, glass, reptiles and eggs circa 1990
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in wood, glass, lizard and eggshell by AIRIN CANEDO circa 1990
Category

1990s Brazilian Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Eggshell, Glass, Wood, Lizard

Egg Sculpture Designed by Hans Hedberg made in Sweden during the 1980s / 1990s
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse. This beautiful egg is one of the larger
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Organic Modern Hand Carved Stone Egg Sculptural Set with Brass and Lucite Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Organic modern hand carved stone egg sculptural set with brass and Lucite bases. Gorgeous three egg
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Malachite and Chrysocolla Freeform // 1.80 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
against the deeply pigmented, unmistakable robin's-egg blue of excellent quality chrysocolla. Out of the
Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Freeform from Madagascar (6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 6 lb AAA quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Vintage 2007 John Mascoll Spalted Red Maple Sculpture Vessel
By John Mascoll
Located in Naples, FL
is a simple ovoid, egg shape. A true organic natural shape. The lid is crowned with a simple finial
Category

Early 2000s Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Maple

Coco de Mer Tea Caddy by Antony Redmile
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Palm Beach, FL
embellishments, ostrich egg tops with refined metal work, and antelope horn side handles. Stamped Redmile London
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Coco de Mer Tea Caddy by Antony Redmile
Coco de Mer Tea Caddy by Antony Redmile
H 18.5 in W 15 in D 7.5 in
Genuine Trilobite (Paradoxidoidea) Fossil in Matrix (11.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
relatively flat, have an inverted egg-shaped outline, a glabella that in early genera has parallel sides and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Ten Small Loose and Assorted Stone Shiva Linga from the Narmada River
Located in Yonkers, NY
shape symbolic of Shiva, as well as a cosmic egg shape. A set of highly decorative objects that will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Medium Hindu Two-Toned Stone Shiva Lingam from the Narmada River
Located in Yonkers, NY
cosmic egg shape. A highly decorative object that will make for a great conversation starter, used inside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

A Rare ‘Adelie’ Penguin Egg from the Australian 1911-14 Expedition
Located in London, GB
collecting this rare egg specimen, the expedition also discovered the Adelie Land Meteorite, which identified
Category

Early 20th Century Antarctican Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Eggshell

19th Century Antique Specimen Marble Table
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Once an incredibly popular decorative piece among the European elite, this antique specimen marble
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Antique Specimen Marble Table
19th Century Antique Specimen Marble Table
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Banded Agate Mineral Specimen Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mineral specimen paperweight or curio. In the form of a small polished agate egg on a
Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Agate

Austrian Neoclassical Gueridon with Micro Mosaic and Specimen Marble Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very Fine Austrian Neoclassical gueridon table with gilt brass pierced gallery, the specimen marble
Category

Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Gueridon

Materials

Marble

Large Italian Banded Onyx Sculpture Egg on a Pedestal
Located in Hudson, NY
Carved from a single block a rare banded onyx this large sculpted egg rests on an electrified
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Wire

19th Century Irish Specimen Marble-Top Rosewood Center Table or Chess Table
Located in Charleston, SC
semi-precious stones. The late Regency specimen marble is inset into a rosewood frame with egg and dart
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Regency Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Dolphin Centre Table with Specimen Marble Top in the Regency manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency design circular centre table with inset marble geometric inlaid top within an egg
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, completely intact. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Malagasy Taxidermy

Materials

Eggshell

19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Irish Marine Botany Specimens made for Thomas Barnett of the Niagara Falls Museum
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

Egg on Tripod hand painted Sterling Silver Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

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There is a range of egg specimen for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct egg specimen — often made from stone, agate and amethyst — can elevate any home. Egg specimen have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Egg specimen made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Egg specimen have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Glyn Lockett are consistently popular.

How Much are Egg Specimen?

Prices for egg specimen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, egg specimen begin at $45 and can go as high as $155,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,773.

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