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Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Natural History Sea Shell Specimen Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern natural history specimen large sea shell as collectible or coastal decor.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena, Italy 1880 ca.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena, Italy 1880 ca.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Robin Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena, Italy 1880 ca.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed bird: (Tichodroma muraria), for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural Specimen from Wunderkammer stuffed bird (Tichodroma muraria) Wallcreeper on a fruitwood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Fruitwood, Paper
$838
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a turnstone Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a partridge, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena, Italy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Bunting, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Pigeon, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Parakeet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stuffed House Sparrow bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stuffed Bullfinch Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Bullfinch, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena, Italy 1880 ca.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
$838
H 8 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Stuffed House Sparrow Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Green Sandpiper Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flood, 2016, is an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian glass-cased diorama depicting a surreal jungle encounter between an upcycled vintage taxidermied tiny egret and...
Category
2010s American Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
$4,390
H 36 in W 24 in D 15 in
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, an house sparrow, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena, Italy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a corn bunting, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a trush song, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Paper
RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
natural history museum cased specimens
A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting
Category
20th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Plastic
$1,718
H 2.96 in W 0.99 in D 0.4 in
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleverly captured in an animated pose comple...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Slate
$3,298
H 54.93 in W 40.75 in D 22.84 in
Antique Sea Shells Natural History Specimens
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique tapas sea shell natural history specimens collection. The large one with beautiful natural
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Shell
Madagascar Septarian Calcite half nodule mounted on a custom acrylic base
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
symmetry and texture. Equal parts natural history specimen and contemporary object, it is ideal for
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Other
$790
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in
Madagascar Septarian Calcite half nodule mounted on a custom acrylic base
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
symmetry and texture. Equal parts natural history specimen and contemporary object, it is ideal for
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Other
$790
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in
Massive Carved & Polished Rock Crystal / Quartz Live Edge Ashtray, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
repairs.
An extraordinary piece of sculptural mineral design—ideal for collectors of natural history
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Rock Crystal
$2,950
H 2.5 in W 14 in D 13.5 in
Stunning Birds of Paradise from Seligmann's Rare Birds Collection (1770-1773)
Located in Langweer, NL
the same time, natural history prints were prized as objects of **artistic beauty**. Wealthy
Category
Antique 1770s Prints
Materials
Paper
$1,342 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.97 in W 9.65 in D 0 in
Platypus - Australia - Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon C. 1820
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in BRUCE, ACT
wide audience. Buffon described his work and love for natural history by stating that, "Natural history
Category
Early 18th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Kangaroo - Australia - Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon C. 1820
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in BRUCE, ACT
wide audience. Buffon described his work and love for natural history by stating that, "Natural history
Category
Early 18th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Kangaroo - Australia - Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon C. 1820
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in BRUCE, ACT
wide audience. Buffon described his work and love for natural history by stating that, "Natural history
Category
Early 18th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Collection of Rare Shaped Natural History Museum Stalagmite Forms
Located in London, GB
natural history objects are mound or tapering columns rising from the floor of a cave, formed of calcium
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
a good textured surface.
A Bezoar is a hard stone gradually formed from an indigestible object
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European George III Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
indigestible object which has become trapped in the gastrointestinal
Bezoars had value because they were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber, Softwood, Glass
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens
Materials
Sea turtle, Shell
Collection of 69 Global Conifer Ferns Shadow Boxes Natural History Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of sixty nine ferns with original hand written labels
From the early part of the 20th century, we have had the smaller thirty nine mounted in bespoke made shadow box...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$1,230 / set
H 12.21 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
Natural History - Green Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster
Located in Nottingham, GB
Natural History - Green Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster
Free international
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$515
H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Natural History - Mexican Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster
Located in Nottingham, GB
Natural History - purple Mexican Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster
Free
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$515
H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Pogona Reptiles for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer. A pair of taxidermy stuffed Pogona Vitticeps reptils, mounted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Pine
Diorama with Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena, Italy circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Blown Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
stone gradually formed from an indigestible object which has become trapped in the gastrointestinal
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European George III Natural Specimens
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Softwood
20th century pair of Nautilus with silver garnish, England
By English School
Located in Valladolid, ES
. Naturalia refers to objects of mineral, animal and plant natural history; while artificialia are the objects
Category
Vintage 1920s English Baroque Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
Natural History Animal Dioramas
Located in Essex, MA
A collection of 4 natural history dioramas, of various sizes, circa 1950s-60s, each with a
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Cardboard
Natural History Wabi Sabi Olivewood Bowl or Sink
Located in Antwerp, BE
Olive wood large bowl which can be used as a bathroom sink.
Created by nature this exceptional piece would fit well in Bohemian wabi sabi interiors.
From Puglia, Italy, 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century European Decorative Bowls
Materials
Olive
Antique Walrus "Oosik" Fossil Bone Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
native people. A very old natural history object with beautifully aged old surface color and great
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Archaistic Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Gogotte Natural History Stone Formation
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Smithsonian and museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.
This current Gogotte is particularly interesting
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Natural Specimens
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Giant Turtle Skull Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique giant sea turtle skull natural history specimen in beautifully aged old surface color
Category
Early 20th Century Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italia 1880
Located in Milan, IT
base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena, Italy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. Siena
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
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Natural History Objects For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of natural history objects for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and hardwood, all natural history objects available were constructed with great care. Natural history objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Natural history objects made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Natural History Objects?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,557, while they’re typically $448 on the low end and $6,618 highest priced.
Finding the Right Natural-specimens for You
Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.
Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.
Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.
Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.
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