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Museum Specimen West American 1835ct Natural Smoky Quartz Stone
Museum Specimen West American 1835ct Natural Smoky Quartz Stone

Museum Specimen West American 1835ct Natural Smoky Quartz Stone

Located in New York, NY

Natural GIA Certified Smoky Quartz GIA Certified Report ID: 2185885395 114.06 X 62.85 X 34.62mm Full cut oval brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent Excellent, Even Toned Golde...

Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Quartz

Calcite on Amethyst Specimen from the Toldinho Mine, Collector/Gallery Grade
Calcite on Amethyst Specimen from the Toldinho Mine, Collector/Gallery Grade

Calcite on Amethyst Specimen from the Toldinho Mine, Collector/Gallery Grade

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A rare calcite specimen from the famous Brazilian Toldinho Mine, this magnificent, museum-quality piece sits beautifully on a bed of amethyst, forming a mineral masterpiece that will...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Gilded Flower Fragment Mounted on Calcite Crystal
18th Century Italian Gilded Flower Fragment Mounted on Calcite Crystal

18th Century Italian Gilded Flower Fragment Mounted on Calcite Crystal

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

The weight of the crystal is 2.5 lbs. It is a museum specimen along with the historical artifact.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Natural Specimen Of Museum Grade Aquamarine Crystal From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Museum Grade Aquamarine Crystal From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Museum Grade Aquamarine Crystal From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

A true investment-grade mineral specimen, this master-class Pakistani aquamarine is crafted by nature to serve as a high-end centerpiece for premiere museum exhibitions, luxury priva...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Genuine Aquamarine Crystal from Brazil 592g – Museum Quality Specimen
Genuine Aquamarine Crystal from Brazil 592g – Museum Quality Specimen

Genuine Aquamarine Crystal from Brazil 592g – Museum Quality Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This Musuem Quality Genuine Aquamarine Crystal from Brazil offers exceptional color, clarity, and natural structure. Weighing an impressive 592 grams, this substantial specimen displ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples a...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

Museum-Scale Amethyst Wings Pair
Museum-Scale Amethyst Wings Pair

Museum-Scale Amethyst Wings Pair

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Amethyst Butterfly Wings Geode with Long-Tailed Sculptural Formation ▫️ Description Every once in a while, nature creates a formation that feels almost designed. This matched pair ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Aquamarine with Muscovite From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Aquamarine with Muscovite From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Aquamarine with Muscovite From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

Ideal for display, collection, or gifting, this museum-quality specimen is a captivating example of nature’s artistry and the enduring beauty of fine minerals.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Dioptase, Shattuckite, and Adamite Crystal Specimen, Congo, New
Dioptase, Shattuckite, and Adamite Crystal Specimen, Congo, New

Dioptase, Shattuckite, and Adamite Crystal Specimen, Congo, New

Located in New York, NY

Its size, at nearly nine inches in length and over six pounds in weight, ensures it will stand as a cabinet centerpiece or museum-grade display specimen. Weight: 6.5 lb.

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Each one is of a superb quality and worthy of a museum. Moulded by nature over thousands of years, these 48 specimens showcase an impressive sculptural piece for an interior display...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Each mineral is of a superb quality and worthy of a museum. Moulded by nature over thousands of years, these 38 specimens are an impressive sculptural piece for an interior display ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Quartz and Feldspar Sculpture, Natural Specimen from Pakistan, 2010+
Quartz and Feldspar Sculpture, Natural Specimen from Pakistan, 2010+

Quartz and Feldspar Sculpture, Natural Specimen from Pakistan, 2010+

Located in New York, NY

This museum-worthy combination specimen features a striking interplay between translucency and opacity: showcasing massive, sharply terminated Quartz crystals with natural luster and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Purple Cap Tourmaline On Smoky Quartz From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Of Purple Cap Tourmaline On Smoky Quartz From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Of Purple Cap Tourmaline On Smoky Quartz From Afghanistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

Highly sought after by collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, and museums, this remarkable specimen is ideal for display, educational collections, or investment.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Himalayan Quartz Cluster Sculpture with Chlorite Accents - Museum-Grade
Himalayan Quartz Cluster Sculpture with Chlorite Accents - Museum-Grade

Himalayan Quartz Cluster Sculpture with Chlorite Accents - Museum-Grade

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Other

Museum Quality Silver Rutilated Quartz Point from Brazil (7 lbs)
Museum Quality Silver Rutilated Quartz Point from Brazil (7 lbs)

Museum Quality Silver Rutilated Quartz Point from Brazil (7 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

Museum quality silver Rutilated Quartz polished point, expertly crafted from natural quartz featuring rare and unusual silver rutile inclusions.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other, Silver

Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object
Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object

Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object

Located in London, GB

Also displaying some quartz specimens in brown orange druze. An epimorph is a rare phenomenon that occurs where one mineral substitutes another.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Scolecite on Stilbite Sculpture, Rock Crystal, Museum Quality, India
Scolecite on Stilbite Sculpture, Rock Crystal, Museum Quality, India

Scolecite on Stilbite Sculpture, Rock Crystal, Museum Quality, India

Located in New York, NY

This true museum quality specimen from Pune, India features multiple impressive, fully intact, prismatic sprays of scolecite - many near 360 degrees - on waxy, pale stilbite with hin...

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2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Giant Desert Rose Selenite Sculpture, Crystal, Museum Quality, Mexico
Giant Desert Rose Selenite Sculpture, Crystal, Museum Quality, Mexico

Giant Desert Rose Selenite Sculpture, Crystal, Museum Quality, Mexico

Located in New York, NY

This Strikingly Large Desert Rose Selenite – Natural Rosette Formation from the Sahara showcases the dramatic geometry and warm, sandy tones that collectors love. Each blade-like cry...

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2010s Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Museum-Quality XL Bolivian Amethyst – Vivid Saturation & Oversized Crystals
Museum-Quality XL Bolivian Amethyst – Vivid Saturation & Oversized Crystals

Museum-Quality XL Bolivian Amethyst – Vivid Saturation & Oversized Crystals

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

This XL Bolivian Amethyst specimen is an exceptionally rare offering, distinguished by its massive crystal architecture and unusually rich, saturated color. While Bolivian amethyst i...

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

Museum‑Quality Fluorite on Galena and Pyrite Matrix from Peru – Collector Specim
Museum‑Quality Fluorite on Galena and Pyrite Matrix from Peru – Collector Specim

Museum‑Quality Fluorite on Galena and Pyrite Matrix from Peru – Collector Specim

Located in New York, NY

Whether showcased in a mineral cabinet or used as a statement piece in a curated space, this fluorite cluster offers both aesthetic impact and scientific significance. Features Spe...

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2010s Peruvian Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite, Other

Giant 7.6 Ft Golden Citrine Geode Wings – Museum-Grade Pair, Natural Masterpiece
Giant 7.6 Ft Golden Citrine Geode Wings – Museum-Grade Pair, Natural Masterpiece

Giant 7.6 Ft Golden Citrine Geode Wings – Museum-Grade Pair, Natural Masterpiece

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Showcasing nature's unmatched artistry, these geodes are considered to be among the most important citrine specimens ever mined. They are perfect to become the main attraction of you...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8
Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8

Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8 Description: This striking decorative set of eight beetle plates originates from the celebrated German ent...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Authentic Triceratops Metatarsal (Foot Bone ) Fossil from Hell Creek Formation
Authentic Triceratops Metatarsal (Foot Bone ) Fossil from Hell Creek Formation

Authentic Triceratops Metatarsal (Foot Bone ) Fossil from Hell Creek Formation

Located in New York, NY

Its impressive size, mineralized texture, and exceptional preservation make it a one of a kind museum‑quality specimen ideal for serious collectors and enthusiasts.

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2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Houndstooth Calcite Crystal in Matrix on an 18th Century Italian Wood Base
Houndstooth Calcite Crystal in Matrix on an 18th Century Italian Wood Base

Houndstooth Calcite Crystal in Matrix on an 18th Century Italian Wood Base

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Houndstooth calcite are pointed calcite crystals, often scalenohedral, that grow in clusters on a rock matrix, such as limestone or quartz, forming a beautiful contrast and visually ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Elegant Hand-Carved Jade Sculpture from Pakistan, Polished Design
Elegant Hand-Carved Jade Sculpture from Pakistan, Polished Design

Elegant Hand-Carved Jade Sculpture from Pakistan, Polished Design

Located in New York, NY

Jade has long been celebrated for its symbolism of harmony, prosperity, and protection. This Pakistani specimen offers museum‑quality presence, ideal for collectors, interior designe...

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2010s Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Rock Crystal

Edmontosaurus Cervical Rib Fossil from Late Cretaceous, USA
Edmontosaurus Cervical Rib Fossil from Late Cretaceous, USA

Edmontosaurus Cervical Rib Fossil from Late Cretaceous, USA

Located in New York, NY

Perfect for collectors, educators, or enthusiasts of natural history, this museum-quality specimen provides historical and scientific significance as well as singular decorative appe...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Uruguayan Amethyst Stalactites with Calcite, Natural Sculpture, New
Uruguayan Amethyst Stalactites with Calcite, Natural Sculpture, New

Uruguayan Amethyst Stalactites with Calcite, Natural Sculpture, New

Located in New York, NY

Viewed from all angles, this museum-grade specimen continues to reveal new and exciting details.

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2010s Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Hand-Polished Rose Quartz Sphere, 8-Inch Decorative Sculpture
Hand-Polished Rose Quartz Sphere, 8-Inch Decorative Sculpture

Hand-Polished Rose Quartz Sphere, 8-Inch Decorative Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Whether you give it prime of place in a display cabinet, on a custom stand, or as a striking centerpiece in a private gallery, this Rose Quartz sphere offers timeless beauty, natural...

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2010s Natural Specimens

Materials

Rose Quartz

Large Milky Quartz Crystal Cluster with Amethyst Crystals
Large Milky Quartz Crystal Cluster with Amethyst Crystals

Large Milky Quartz Crystal Cluster with Amethyst Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

This rare, museum-worthy specimen creates a natural-forming sculpture of organic significance.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Natural Spec...

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Genuine Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru (1.6 lbs)
Genuine Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru (1.6 lbs)

Genuine Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru (1.6 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

This museum-quality specimen has very large cubic crystals for the species.

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Pyrite

Genuine Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru (3 lbs)
Genuine Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru (3 lbs)

Genuine Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru (3 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

This museum-quality specimen has very large cubic crystals for the species.

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Pyrite

Collection-Grade Lace Agate Wings Geode, Rare Blue and White Agate & Amethyst
Collection-Grade Lace Agate Wings Geode, Rare Blue and White Agate & Amethyst

Collection-Grade Lace Agate Wings Geode, Rare Blue and White Agate & Amethyst

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A Museum-Quality Specimen, Perfect for a Collection with its Rare Agate Laces and Purple Amethyst Interior ▫️ Description Ametista do Sul is known to be the only place in the world...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Amethyst Stalactite with Botryoidal Fluorite and Calcite (The High Heel)
Amethyst Stalactite with Botryoidal Fluorite and Calcite (The High Heel)

Amethyst Stalactite with Botryoidal Fluorite and Calcite (The High Heel)

Located in New York, NY

Puna, India This amethyst stalactite is uniquely shaped like a fashionable high heel and is accented by two botryoidal fluorite spheres that are perfectly placed to resemble a styli...

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2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal

Scolecite Mineral with Stilbite From, India
Scolecite Mineral with Stilbite From, India

Scolecite Mineral with Stilbite From, India

Located in New York, NY

The scolecite crystals have glassy crystal faces and are mostly translucent with transparent terminations. Large cabinet specimen, museum quality. Measures: 7.2 lbs, 12 x 5.5 x 3...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Rare Spinosaurus aegyptiacus Spine Lizard Dinosaur Tibia Fossil in Bronze Stand
Rare Spinosaurus aegyptiacus Spine Lizard Dinosaur Tibia Fossil in Bronze Stand

Rare Spinosaurus aegyptiacus Spine Lizard Dinosaur Tibia Fossil in Bronze Stand

Located in Scorton, GB

Condition: Presenting an important scientific discovery, a Spinosaurus aegyptiacus dinosaur tibia measures 2.3 feet and boasts exceptional museum quality. This outstanding specimen m...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Bronze

Marsupite Fossil, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Marsupite Fossil, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

By Deon Gines

Located in Yardley, PA

Watercolor painting of fossil marsupite from museum specimen on 300 lb cold press paper. Working as a volunteer fossil preparator at an awesome natural history museum, I have le...

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2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Fossil Dinosaur Ribs, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Fossil Dinosaur Ribs, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Fossil Dinosaur Ribs, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

By Deon Gines

Located in Yardley, PA

Watercolor painting of a museum specimen dinosaur rib section, on 300 lb cold press paper.

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2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Ceratodus Tooth Plates Fossil, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Ceratodus Tooth Plates Fossil, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

By Deon Gines

Located in Yardley, PA

Watercolor painting of Ceratodus tooth plates fossils, from museum specimen, on 300 lb cold press paper. Working as a volunteer fossil preparator at an awesome natural history museu...

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2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Trace Fossil Leaf, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Trace Fossil Leaf, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

By Deon Gines

Located in Yardley, PA

Watercolor painting of a leaf trace fossil from a museum specimen, on 300 lb cold press paper. Working as a volunteer fossil preparator at an awesome natural history museum, I hav...

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2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Chalcedony and Barite Crystals
Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Chalcedony and Barite Crystals

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Chalcedony and Barite Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Barite crystals are a very rare and valuable natural specimen. They are museum specimens and held by museums and private collectors.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Gold Leaf

Antique Suzani Textile from Bokhara, Silk Road, Circa 1870, 266cm
Antique Suzani Textile from Bokhara, Silk Road, Circa 1870, 266cm

Antique Suzani Textile from Bokhara, Silk Road, Circa 1870, 266cm

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

This is not a simple beautiful embroidered Susani: it's a museum specimen, from private collection. This ancient piece was embroidered in the surroundings of the ancient central cit...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Tribal Art

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Canvas

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen
Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen Encased in a glass cube this mid-20th Century papier mache, hand painted large teaching aid mushroom specimen stands 16.5 inches ...

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Paper

Antique Hand-Woven Silk Suzani Textile from 19th Century Turkmenistan
Antique Hand-Woven Silk Suzani Textile from 19th Century Turkmenistan

Antique Hand-Woven Silk Suzani Textile from 19th Century Turkmenistan

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

This is not a simple embroidered suzani: it's a museum specimen, a challenge for private collection.

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton, Silk

18th Century Italian Gilded Angel Mounted with a Calcite Crystal and Sphalerite
18th Century Italian Gilded Angel Mounted with a Calcite Crystal and Sphalerite

18th Century Italian Gilded Angel Mounted with a Calcite Crystal and Sphalerite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). It is a museum sp...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Victorian Furniture by Simon Jervis
Victorian Furniture by Simon Jervis

Victorian Furniture by Simon Jervis

By Simon Jervis

Located in valatie, NY

Photos illustrate all the main styles and important museum specimens and exhibition pieces, as well as examples of the kind of furniture that can still be obtained without too much d...

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20th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Diamond & Emerald Salamander Brooch – Platinum 900 – 2.26
Vintage Diamond & Emerald Salamander Brooch – Platinum 900 – 2.26

Vintage Diamond & Emerald Salamander Brooch – Platinum 900 – 2.26

Located in Morris Plains, NJ

From herpetology-inspired designs and museum specimens to iconic mascots and fictional characters, reptiles symbolize adaptability, resilience, and intrigue.

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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Large Cabinet Museum Level Specimen 6kg Of Smoky Quartz Crystals for Sale
Large Cabinet Museum Level Specimen 6kg Of Smoky Quartz Crystals for Sale

Large Cabinet Museum Level Specimen 6kg Of Smoky Quartz Crystals for Sale

Located in Bangkok, TH

While Smoky Quartz is found in various parts of the world, a remarkable large cabinet museum-level specimen from Pakistan has taken the gemstone world by storm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

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Crystal, Quartz

Beaver and African & Asian Rhinoceros Skull Studies, Brodtmann, 1816
Beaver and African & Asian Rhinoceros Skull Studies, Brodtmann, 1816

Beaver and African & Asian Rhinoceros Skull Studies, Brodtmann, 1816

Located in Langweer, NL

This sheet is particularly attractive to collectors interested in anatomy, mammals, museum specimens, and early zoological research.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Prints

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Bird Print of a White Bellied Caribbean Martin, circa 1807
Large Antique Bird Print of a White Bellied Caribbean Martin, circa 1807

Large Antique Bird Print of a White Bellied Caribbean Martin, circa 1807

Located in Langweer, NL

The fine detail and the bird's animated posture provide a lifelike presence, reflecting Vieillot's progressive approach to ornithology — studying birds in their natural habitats, liv...

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Antique Early 19th Century Prints

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Paper

1894 Chromolithograph of Birds of Paradise – A Historical Interpretation
1894 Chromolithograph of Birds of Paradise – A Historical Interpretation

1894 Chromolithograph of Birds of Paradise – A Historical Interpretation

Located in Langweer, NL

During the late 19th century, these birds were primarily known from preserved specimens in museums and the millinery trade. Artists had to rely on conjecture to represent their behav...

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Antique 1890s Prints

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Paper

Set of Two Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology, 1803
Set of Two Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology, 1803

Set of Two Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Engravings (fold-out plates) Maker: Early 19th-century European anatomical publication Keywords: antique skull engravings, anatomical prints, craniology, phrenology, hist...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

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Pair of Large Prints of Corals and Starfish in Faux Bamboo Frame, Albertus Seba
Pair of Large Prints of Corals and Starfish in Faux Bamboo Frame, Albertus Seba

Pair of Large Prints of Corals and Starfish in Faux Bamboo Frame, Albertus Seba

By Albertus Seba 1

Located in Richmond, London

History Albertus Seba (1665-1736), an Amsterdam apothecary, made a fortune in the service of the VOC (the Dutch East India Company) and used that and his far-flung trading network to...

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20th Century Dutch Modern Prints

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Paper, Faux Bamboo, Paint

Portrait of Dr. Rufus Weaver
Portrait of Dr. Rufus Weaver

Portrait of Dr. Rufus Weaver

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H 37.5 in W 15.5 in

Portrait of Dr. Rufus Weaver

Located in New York, NY

Weaver stands among the various anatomical specimens from his museum at Hahneman Medical School)

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Antique 19th Century Photography

Midcentury Handmade Wall Plate by Hedwig Bollhagen MFR emerged from the Bauhaus
Midcentury Handmade Wall Plate by Hedwig Bollhagen MFR emerged from the Bauhaus

Midcentury Handmade Wall Plate by Hedwig Bollhagen MFR emerged from the Bauhaus

Located in Marwitz, DE

There are various decors, some of which are located in the Hedwig Bollhagen Museum. This specimen was made in the HB workshops entirely by hand and true to the original after a bowl ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Ceramics

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Ceramic

Gerrit Rietveld Rare Children's High Chair by Gerard van de Groenekan
Gerrit Rietveld Rare Children's High Chair by Gerard van de Groenekan

Gerrit Rietveld Rare Children's High Chair by Gerard van de Groenekan

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Architect" exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam the workshop of the museum reproduced one specimen of this second Schelling high chair, although the catalogue [#26] does...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Mali Moir Hypotype - Cape Warthog Charcoal on Cotton Canvas - The Red List 201

Mali Moir Hypotype - Cape Warthog Charcoal on Cotton Canvas - The Red List 201

Located in Malvern, Victoria

Mali moir - Hypotype - Cape Warthog Charcoal The Red List Hypotype - Cape Warthog Phacochoerus aethiopicus aethiopicus Iucn - Extinct Charcoal on cotton canvas Recently on exhibi...

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2010s Australian Contemporary Art

Early 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Early 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Early 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rather wonderful early 19th century Bezoar housed in a thick glass domed lens, with turned ebonized base. An elderly hand written museum label is still visible. Velvet interior A...

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Antique Early 19th Century European George III Natural Specimens

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Velvet, Glass, Softwood

Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rather wonderful early 19th century large Bezoar housed on a period but later turned brass and ebonised wood stand. The bezoar has a good colour/patina from years of being hand...

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Antique Early 19th Century European George III Natural Specimens

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Brass

Late 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Late 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Late 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rather wonderful late 19th century polished Bezoar, housed in a period but later glass dome on turned base with bun feet. We've had a small internal stand made, much like an egg cu...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber, Softwood, Glass

Unique Museum Specimen of a Casket by Viktor Lurje for the Wiener Werkstätten
Unique Museum Specimen of a Casket by Viktor Lurje for the Wiener Werkstätten

Unique Museum Specimen of a Casket by Viktor Lurje for the Wiener Werkstätten

By Wiener Werkstätte, Viktor Lurje

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

A Vienna / New York history. Unique museum specimen of a casket by Viktor Lurje for the Wiener Werkstätten, dated 1920.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Stunning Large Antique Brush Coral Specimen Mounted on a Black Museum Stand
Stunning Large Antique Brush Coral Specimen Mounted on a Black Museum Stand

Stunning Large Antique Brush Coral Specimen Mounted on a Black Museum Stand

Located in London, GB

A stunning large antique brush coral specimen mounted on a black metal museum stand. This is a fantastic antique specimen that came from a Belgian collection and is a magnificent siz...

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Early 20th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens

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Coral, Metal

Museum Quality Dioptase on Plancheite
Museum Quality Dioptase on Plancheite

Museum Quality Dioptase on Plancheite

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H 2 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in

Museum Quality Dioptase on Plancheite

Located in New York, NY

This truly one of a kind, show-stopping piece from the DRC brings serious presence. With thumb-size dioptase crystals – the largest measuring an 3.8 cm long by 1.6 cm in diameter – o...

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2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Selenite Sculpture on Steel Museum Mount
Selenite Sculpture on Steel Museum Mount

Selenite Sculpture on Steel Museum Mount

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Selenite Sculpture on Steel Museum Mount
Selenite Sculpture on Steel Museum Mount

Selenite Sculpture on Steel Museum Mount

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Museum Quality Imperial Topaz on Lucite Base
Museum Quality Imperial Topaz on Lucite Base

Museum Quality Imperial Topaz on Lucite Base

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H 2.5 in W 1.13 in D 0.88 in

Museum Quality Imperial Topaz on Lucite Base

Located in New York, NY

An achievement for the most discerning of collectors, this museum quality specimen boasts tremendous presence.

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Genuine Museum Quality Citrine Crystal Point (1.5 lbs)
Genuine Museum Quality Citrine Crystal Point (1.5 lbs)

Genuine Museum Quality Citrine Crystal Point (1.5 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

Museum-quality, natural genuine Citrine point from Brazil. This world-class point is extremely large. It is golden-yellow, with top luster, rich color and is water-clear. It is quite...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Collection of Rare Shaped Natural History Museum Stalagmite Forms
Collection of Rare Shaped Natural History Museum Stalagmite Forms

Collection of Rare Shaped Natural History Museum Stalagmite Forms

Located in London, GB

Collection of rare shaped natural history museum stalagmite forms We are proud to offer a unique collection of varied shapes of natural history museum stalagmites, in different form...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

A pair of mounted vintage swordfish bills on black museum stands
A pair of mounted vintage swordfish bills on black museum stands

A pair of mounted vintage swordfish bills on black museum stands

Located in London, GB

A pair of mounted vintage swordfish bills on black museum stands. Dimension is for the largest one.

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Vintage 1970s Late Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Stunning Large Antique Circular Piece of Lace Coral Mounted on Museum Stand
Stunning Large Antique Circular Piece of Lace Coral Mounted on Museum Stand

Stunning Large Antique Circular Piece of Lace Coral Mounted on Museum Stand

Located in London, GB

An stunning large antique circular piece of lace coral mounted on black metal museum stand. Please note this item cannot be shipped to the USA or outside Europe.

Category

Early 20th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Victorian Museum Collection of Natural Sea Objects
Victorian Museum Collection of Natural Sea Objects

Victorian Museum Collection of Natural Sea Objects

Located in London, GB

A rare collection of four Victorian museum specimens. Mounted on ebonised based and the specimens are support by brass frames to keep them in place.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers or Cabinet, Natural History Museum
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers or Cabinet, Natural History Museum

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers or Cabinet, Natural History Museum

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Victorian Natural History Museum specimen chest of drawers or cabinet. This ten drawer specimen cabinet comes from the Natural History Museum where it would have been used to safely ...

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful 40 Draw Oak Cabinet
Beautiful 40 Draw Oak Cabinet

Beautiful 40 Draw Oak Cabinet

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H 59 in W 38 in D 17 in

Beautiful 40 Draw Oak Cabinet

Located in Peekskill, NY

It may have been a printer or museum specimen cabinet and is perfect for displaying all types of collections.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Spessartine Garnet on Albite from Shengus Area, Near Skardu, Pakistan
Spessartine Garnet on Albite from Shengus Area, Near Skardu, Pakistan

Spessartine Garnet on Albite from Shengus Area, Near Skardu, Pakistan

Located in New York, NY

From Shengus area, near Skardu, Pakistan This museum-quality specimen is from a new find. Showing incredible translucent lustrous deep red spessartine garnet clusterS on microline...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Genuine Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru (4.4 lbs)
Genuine Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru (4.4 lbs)

Genuine Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru (4.4 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

This museum-quality specimen has very large cubic crystals for the species.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Quartz on Pyrite From Peru
Quartz on Pyrite From Peru

Quartz on Pyrite From Peru

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H 3.25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Quartz on Pyrite From Peru

Located in New York, NY

From the celebrated Huanzala Mine in Peru, this museum-grade combination specimen offers both visual brilliance and timeless elegance.

Category

2010s Peruvian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Pyrite

Himalayan Chlorite Quartz Cluster
Himalayan Chlorite Quartz Cluster

Himalayan Chlorite Quartz Cluster

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H 5.25 in W 6.38 in D 5.25 in

Himalayan Chlorite Quartz Cluster

Located in New York, NY

A fine dusting of Chlorite crystals adds an additional layer of depth and shimmer, giving the piece a uniquely vibrant, organic aesthetic. This is a museum-quality display specimen ...

Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Other

Woolly Mammoth Tooth
Woolly Mammoth Tooth

Woolly Mammoth Tooth

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H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Woolly Mammoth Tooth

Located in New York, NY

A scientifically significant and visually compelling fossil, this Woolly Mammoth tooth serves as both a museum-quality specimen and a striking display piece for any advanced collecti...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Selenite From Naica Mine
Selenite From Naica Mine

Selenite From Naica Mine

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H 1.75 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Selenite From Naica Mine

Located in New York, NY

The Cave of Swords is a more recent discovery than the famous, deeper Cave of Crystals in the same Naica mine and has been less heavily plundered, to this day yielding museum quality...

Category

2010s Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

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Museum Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of museum specimen for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct museum specimen — often made from wood, glass and stone — can elevate any home. Museum specimen have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Museum specimen made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Museum Specimen?

Prices for museum specimen start at $453 and top out at $200,000 with the average selling for $3,050.