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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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Rare Calcite Crystals
18th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Rare Calcite Crystals

18th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Rare Calcite Crystals

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, Gold Leaf

19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History
19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History

19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative collection of 33 individual museum cased shell specimens, card lidded boxes with circular glass top.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper

Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893
Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893

Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Each sheet displays numerous species carefully arranged in a structured composition that resembles museum specimen drawers or Victorian cabinets of curiosity.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Museum-Quality Fossil Pecten Wall Feature (118 x 110 cm) – Custom Steel Frame
Museum-Quality Fossil Pecten Wall Feature (118 x 110 cm) – Custom Steel Frame

Museum-Quality Fossil Pecten Wall Feature (118 x 110 cm) – Custom Steel Frame

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Originating from the renowned Burdigalian stage of the Miocene epoch in the South of France, near Lacoste, this rare, museum-quality natural history specimen features an exceptional,...

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2010s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

629.6 Ct Huge Peach Champagne Natural Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Collector Gemstone
629.6 Ct Huge Peach Champagne Natural Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Collector Gemstone

629.6 Ct Huge Peach Champagne Natural Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Collector Gemstone

Located in Peshawar, PK

Huge Natural Golden Peach Champagne Topaz Museum Grade Collector Specimen Rare Golden Peach Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Sourced from Skardu Pakistan Colossal Investment Grade Himalaya...

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2010s Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Massive 1615 Carats Golden Natural Topaz Flower Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Massive 1615 Carats Golden Natural Topaz Flower Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone

Massive 1615 Carats Golden Natural Topaz Flower Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone

Located in Peshawar, PK

Huge Natural Golden Topaz Museum Grade Collector Specimen Rare Golden Flower Cushion Cut Gemstone Sourced from Skardu Pakistan Colossal Investment Grade Himalayan Topaz for High-End ...

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2010s Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Fringe-Eared Oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) Shoulder Mount by Rowland Ward, London
Fringe-Eared Oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) Shoulder Mount by Rowland Ward, London

Fringe-Eared Oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) Shoulder Mount by Rowland Ward, London

Located in Madrid, ES

Mounted on a traditional wooden plaque, this outstanding specimen combines museum-quality craftsmanship with the rich heritage of the great African safaris.

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Vintage 1960s Taxidermy

Materials

Fruitwood

Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) Shoulder Mount by Rowland Ward, London
Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) Shoulder Mount by Rowland Ward, London

Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) Shoulder Mount by Rowland Ward, London

Located in Madrid, ES

This beautifully preserved specimen combines museum-quality craftsmanship with the rich heritage of the great African safari tradition.

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Vintage 1960s Taxidermy

Materials

Fruitwood

Cenedese Murano Antonio Da Ros Sasso Momento Vase Sculpture Sommerso Block Orb
Cenedese Murano Antonio Da Ros Sasso Momento Vase Sculpture Sommerso Block Orb

Cenedese Murano Antonio Da Ros Sasso Momento Vase Sculpture Sommerso Block Orb

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese, Gino Cenedese

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Created using the sophisticated and highly complex Sommerso technique - meaning submerged glass, this museum-quality specimen of murano glass features three distinct layers of vibran...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Carlo di Carli Sculptural Side Chair for Singer & Sons, 1950s
Carlo di Carli Sculptural Side Chair for Singer & Sons, 1950s

Carlo di Carli Sculptural Side Chair for Singer & Sons, 1950s

Located in Coronado, CA

On the underside, the chair retains the original hand hammered upholstery tacks and undercloth, as well as both of the original labels which are in perfect condition. This museum qua...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Huge 516.45 Carat Golden Brown Natural Topaz Fancy Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Huge 516.45 Carat Golden Brown Natural Topaz Fancy Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone

Huge 516.45 Carat Golden Brown Natural Topaz Fancy Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone

Located in Peshawar, PK

Huge Natural Deep Golden Brown Topaz Museum Grade Collector Specimen Rare Deep Brown Cushion Cut Gemstone Sourced from Skardu Pakistan Colossal Investment Grade Himalayan Topaz for H...

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2010s Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Kat Florence Unheated Kashmir Purple Sapphire Ring 1.51ct with D Flawless Diamon
Kat Florence Unheated Kashmir Purple Sapphire Ring 1.51ct with D Flawless Diamon

Kat Florence Unheated Kashmir Purple Sapphire Ring 1.51ct with D Flawless Diamon

Located in Andorra La Vella, AD

Originating from the most legendary sapphire deposit in the world, this exceptional gemstone belongs to a category reserved for the finest museum-quality specimens and serious collec...

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2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold

Huge 454.35 Carat Natural Brown Orange Unheated Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Huge 454.35 Carat Natural Brown Orange Unheated Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone

Huge 454.35 Carat Natural Brown Orange Unheated Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone

Located in Peshawar, PK

Huge Natural Unheated Sherry Topaz Museum Grade Collector Specimen Rare Deep Peach Orange Cushion Cut Gemstone Sourced from Skardu Pakistan Colossal Investment Grade Untreated Himala...

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2010s Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Huge 1187.50 Ct Natural Brown Orange Unheated Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Huge 1187.50 Ct Natural Brown Orange Unheated Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone

Huge 1187.50 Ct Natural Brown Orange Unheated Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone

Located in Peshawar, PK

Huge Natural Unheated Sherry Topaz Museum Grade Collector Specimen Rare Deep Peach Orange Cushion Cut Gemstone Sourced from Skardu Pakistan Colossal Investment Grade Untreated Himala...

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2010s Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

GIA Certified 47.02 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Aquamarine
GIA Certified 47.02 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Aquamarine

GIA Certified 47.02 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Aquamarine

Located in Miami, FL

GIA certification guarantees authenticity and provides complete gemological documentation for this museum-quality specimen.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

62.9 Carat Cushion Cut Green Fluorite
62.9 Carat Cushion Cut Green Fluorite

62.9 Carat Cushion Cut Green Fluorite

Located in New York, NY

This impressive 62.9 carat natural Fluorite gemstone is a museum-caliber specimen showcasing the stunning luminosity for which Fluorite is prized.

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2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Fluorite

120.4 Carat Oval-Cut Fluorite
120.4 Carat Oval-Cut Fluorite

120.4 Carat Oval-Cut Fluorite

$1,926Sale Price|20% Off

120.4 Carat Oval-Cut Fluorite

Located in New York, NY

This impressive 120.4 carat natural Fluorite gemstone is a museum-caliber specimen showcasing the stunning luminosity and color zoning for which Fluorite is prized.

Category

2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Fluorite

1880s Antique Caucasian Rug 5'6" x 7'10"
1880s Antique Caucasian Rug 5'6" x 7'10"

1880s Antique Caucasian Rug 5'6" x 7'10"

Located in New York, NY

Its age and exceptional preservation make it a museum-quality specimen, offering a rare glimpse into the sophisticated textile artistry of the late 19th-century Caucasus.

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Antique 1880s Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

GIA Certified Pink Natural Saltwater Conch Pearl & Diamond Platinum Brooch
GIA Certified Pink Natural Saltwater Conch Pearl & Diamond Platinum Brooch

GIA Certified Pink Natural Saltwater Conch Pearl & Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

The untreated pink coloration and substantial size make this specimen museum-quality, representing one of nature's most precious organic gems with significant collector and investmen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Turquoise Bracelet Lander Blue Rarest Turquoise on Earth, Certified Authentic
Turquoise Bracelet Lander Blue Rarest Turquoise on Earth, Certified Authentic

Turquoise Bracelet Lander Blue Rarest Turquoise on Earth, Certified Authentic

Located in Northampton, MA

It has sold for thousands of dollars per carat, with museum-grade specimens fetching even more. A Cuff of Distinction The sterling silver cuff measures 5.7" in circumference with a...

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Organic Abstract Cast Paper Sculpture Relief Painting Suzanne Anker
Organic Abstract Cast Paper Sculpture Relief Painting Suzanne Anker

Organic Abstract Cast Paper Sculpture Relief Painting Suzanne Anker

By Suzanne Anker

Located in Surfside, FL

Anker frequently works with "pre-defined and found materials"botanical specimens, medical museum artifacts, laboratory apparatus, microscopic images and geological specimens.

Category

1990s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

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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.