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Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case

Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case

$5,297

H 35.83 in W 17.13 in D 2.96 in

Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Rare Natural History Specimen Paper Nautilus Sea Shell
Rare Natural History Specimen Paper Nautilus Sea Shell

Rare Natural History Specimen Paper Nautilus Sea Shell

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rare natural history specimen Paper nautilus in dome. Paper nautilus or Argonaut sea shell for female Nautilus to bear eggs, extremely thin and fragile.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

19th Century Bismuthinite Mineral Natural History Specimen Curio
19th Century Bismuthinite Mineral Natural History Specimen Curio

19th Century Bismuthinite Mineral Natural History Specimen Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A lustrous silver Bismuthinite specimen, housed in its original glass and turned ebonised display bubble. Bismuth also known as "white mass" It is a post-transition metal and one o...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Pine

Natural History Specimen Sea Shell Collection in Box
Natural History Specimen Sea Shell Collection in Box

Natural History Specimen Sea Shell Collection in Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natural history sea shells specimens collection of large turbo shells polished mother of pearl.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Amethyst Stalactite with Calcite Candlestick – Natural Crystal Formation
Amethyst Stalactite with Calcite Candlestick – Natural Crystal Formation

Amethyst Stalactite with Calcite Candlestick – Natural Crystal Formation

Located in New York, NY

This striking natural history specimen showcases a dramatic upright calcite “candlestick” crystal rising from a richly saturated purple amethyst stalactite.

Category

2010s Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

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

Black-Green Spotted Martian Meteorite
Black-Green Spotted Martian Meteorite

Black-Green Spotted Martian Meteorite

$40,000

H 6.86 in W 5.91 in D 0.04 in

Black-Green Spotted Martian Meteorite

Located in London, GB

With its extraterrestrial provenance and remarkable visual character, it is at the same time an incredible natural history specimen and a fascinating display piece - a truly one-of-a...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Space Age Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen
Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen

Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen

$2,563

H 10.83 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in

Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This spectacular mineral specimen is ideal for use as natural sculpture in an interior, making a striking decorative piece for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing a wondro...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens

$1,879

H 4.53 in W 4.14 in D 3.15 in

Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

They make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. As displayed left to right: Calcite Calcite - orange...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

$2,563

H 8.86 in W 4.33 in D 4.33 in

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. Additional information Set...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

$2,973

H 11.42 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. Further details on each spe...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens

$2,289

H 5.12 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. Additional Information Dim...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

$3,246

H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make beautiful decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. As displayed left to right...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Fossilised Wood with Blue-Green Highlights
Fossilised Wood with Blue-Green Highlights

Fossilised Wood with Blue-Green Highlights

Located in London, GB

This striking fossilised wood cross-section, dating to the Miocene epoch (23-5 million years ago) and featuring paint-like streaks of greens, blues and browns, is a beautiful natural...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens

$1,879

H 6.5 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make striking small cabinet pieces for a collectors, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. Displayed left to right: A: Quartz with chrys...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens

$3,110

H 11.62 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make beautiful decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. As displayed left to right...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens

$2,700

H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 4.14 in

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make beautiful decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. Additional Information Di...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. Additional Information Tig...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

$2,563

H 11.23 in W 4.34 in D 4.14 in

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. Additional Information Dim...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Set on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Anas querquedula) Garganey mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Linaria cannabina) Fanello Linaia cannabina mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Eastern Blue bird (Sialia sialis) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Genuine Trilobite Fossil on Natural Matrix – Authentic Paleozoic Specimen
Genuine Trilobite Fossil on Natural Matrix – Authentic Paleozoic Specimen

Genuine Trilobite Fossil on Natural Matrix – Authentic Paleozoic Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Its crisp detail and strong visual presence make it an excellent addition for collectors, educators, and anyone drawn to the deep history of Earth’s early oceans. Trilobites are amo...

Category

2010s Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen
Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen

Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen

$1,606

H 14.38 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This spectacular mineral specimen is ideal for use as natural sculpture in an interior, making a striking decorative piece for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing a wondro...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zimbabwean Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

A natural history cabinet stuffed armadillo, Italy late 18th century.
A natural history cabinet stuffed armadillo, Italy late 18th century.

A natural history cabinet stuffed armadillo, Italy late 18th century.

Located in Milan, IT

Glass paste eyes. Laboratory specimen and natural history cabinet specimen. Late 18th-century Italy.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal, Berlin Iron

Stuffed Robin bird for natural history cabinet, Siena, Italy 1880.
Stuffed Robin bird for natural history cabinet, Siena, Italy 1880.

Stuffed Robin bird for natural history cabinet, Siena, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Erithacus rubecula) Robin on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Laboratory specimen and natural history cabinet. Italy, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird: (Tichodroma muraria), for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird: (Tichodroma muraria), for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

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 base painted black, with a paper scroll at the base reading: Specimen for laboratories...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Fruitwood, Paper

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a turnstone Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a turnstone Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a turnstone Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Arenaria Interpres) Turnstone, mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a partridge, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a partridge, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a partridge, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Perdix perdix) Partridge mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Bunting, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Bunting, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Bunting, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Emberiza calandra) Bunting mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Pigeon, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Pigeon, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Pigeon, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Common pigeon (Columba livia) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed House Sparrow bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed House Sparrow bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Stuffed House Sparrow bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Passer domesticus) House sparrow mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a Dove, Siena, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a Dove, Siena, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a Dove, Siena, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Streptopelia turtur) Dove on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a Sandpiper, Siena, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a Sandpiper, Siena, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a Sandpiper, Siena, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Sandpiper (Tringa subarcuata) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed Green Bengal bird for natural history cabinet, Siena, Italy 1880.
Stuffed Green Bengal bird for natural history cabinet, Siena, Italy 1880.

Stuffed Green Bengal bird for natural history cabinet, Siena, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed green Bengal bird (Amandava formosa Latham), mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a corn bunting, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a corn bunting, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a corn bunting, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Corn Bunting (Emberiza Calandra) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a trush song, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a trush song, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a trush song, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird thrush song (Turdus philomelos) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama

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

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens

$2,180

H 6.89 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. Additional Information Ame...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens

$2,153

H 9.06 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. As displayed left to right:...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Massive Cauliflower Coral Specimen 21.5"
Massive Cauliflower Coral Specimen 21.5"

Massive Cauliflower Coral Specimen 21.5"

$3,600

H 11 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in

Massive Cauliflower Coral Specimen 21.5"

Located in New York, NY

Perfect as a centerpiece or a sophisticated addition to a natural history collection, this coral specimen brings a touch of the ocean's wonder to any setting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy
6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy

6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy

$288Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4 in W 12 in D 12 in

6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

6 pcs Large sea stars selection. Marine natural history specimens. In all natural condition, and color.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Sculptural Iron Meteorite Fragment from the Largest Fall in Recorded History
Sculptural Iron Meteorite Fragment from the Largest Fall in Recorded History

Sculptural Iron Meteorite Fragment from the Largest Fall in Recorded History

Located in London, GB

A visually striking and enigmatic piece of natural history. Weight: 65 g Provenance Discovered in Maritime Territory, Siberia, Russia (46° 9’ N, 134° 39’ E) Condition An extremely...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Russian Space Age Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals
Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals

Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals

$2,563

H 10.04 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in

Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make beautiful decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. As displayed left to right...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Display Eggs
Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Display Eggs

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Display Eggs

$3,520

H 3.75 in W 34.26 in D 12.6 in

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Display Eggs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

They make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Eggs
Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Eggs

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Eggs

$3,930

H 1.48 in W 10.93 in D 4.97 in

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Eggs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

They make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals
Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals

$2,563

H 9.26 in W 4.73 in D 4.14 in

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history. Additional dimensions As di...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Stuffed bird, Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird, Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird, Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Laboratory specimen and natural history cabinet specimen. S. Brogi, Naturalist.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird, an european Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird, an european Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird, an european Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Laboratory specimen and natural history cabinet. S. Brogi, Naturalist.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

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

Edmontosaurus Cervical Rib Fossil from Late Cretaceous, USA

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.88 in W 1 in D 5.88 in

Edmontosaurus Cervical Rib Fossil from Late Cretaceous, USA

Located in New York, NY

Whether showcased in a private collection or used as a teaching specimen, it embodies both scientific significance and natural history beauty.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount
Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount

Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount

By Modenature

Located in Scorton, GB

In sum, this ammonite embodies a rare convergence of geological authenticity, curatorial refinement, and thoughtful presentation, an exceptional acquisition for any collector or educ...

Category

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

Materials

Limestone, Stainless Steel

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Narcissus Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini

Narcissus Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini

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H 19.25 in W 14.75 in D 2 in

Narcissus Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini

By Michael Bernhard Valentini

Located in Houston, TX

It is thought that Valentini, a physician, professor of medicine and collector of natural history specimens, had acquired de Bry's plates from his famous Florilegium renovatum et auc...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Other Prints

Muscari Flore and Hyacinth Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini

Muscari Flore and Hyacinth Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini

By Michael Bernhard Valentini

Located in Houston, TX

It is thought that Valentini, a physician, professor of medicine and collector of natural history specimens, had acquired de Bry's plates from his famous Florilegium renovatum et auc...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Other Prints

Fritillaria Praecox Variegata Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini

Fritillaria Praecox Variegata Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini

By Michael Bernhard Valentini

Located in Houston, TX

It is thought that Valentini, a physician, professor of medicine and collector of natural history specimens, had acquired de Bry's plates from his famous Florilegium renovatum et auc...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Other Prints

1816 CONDOR - K. Jos. Brodtmann - Imp. folio 42.5 cm 'Incunabula of Lithography'
1816 CONDOR - K. Jos. Brodtmann - Imp. folio 42.5 cm 'Incunabula of Lithography'

1816 CONDOR - K. Jos. Brodtmann - Imp. folio 42.5 cm 'Incunabula of Lithography'

By Brodtmann, K.J.A.

Located in Norwich, GB

Natural history specimens were depicted and sold in these hand-coloured sets for the use of biologists and the aristocracy, the latter being not only great patrons of the arts and sc...

Category

Antique 1810s Swiss Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

1816, Arabs, Ethnology, Imperial Folio, Huge Early Stone Lithograph
1816, Arabs, Ethnology, Imperial Folio, Huge Early Stone Lithograph

1816, Arabs, Ethnology, Imperial Folio, Huge Early Stone Lithograph

By Brodtmann, K.J.A.

Located in Norwich, GB

Natural history specimens were depicted and sold in these hand-coloured sets for the use of biologists and the aristocracy, the latter being not only great patrons of the arts and sc...

Category

Antique 1810s Swiss Prints

Materials

Paper

Texas Tulip or Fire Tulip Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini

Texas Tulip or Fire Tulip Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini

By Michael Bernhard Valentini

Located in Houston, TX

It is thought that Valentini, a physician, professor of medicine and collector of natural history specimens, had acquired de Bry's plates from his famous Florilegium renovatum et auc...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Other Prints

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

Van der Laan, mounted in a decorative gilt faux bamboo frames. History Albertus Seba (1665-1736), an Amsterdam apothecary, made a fortune in the service of the VOC (the Dutch East I...

Category

20th Century Dutch Modern Prints

Materials

Paper, Faux Bamboo, Paint

Set of Six Johann Leonhard Frisch Duck Engravings

Set of Six Johann Leonhard Frisch Duck Engravings

By JOHANN LEONHARD FRISCH

Located in New York, NY

As a man of letters of the time, he pursued many interests, including natural history and the collections of specimens to form the Cabinet of Curiosities so beloved of this early sc...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen

Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with beautifully aged color.

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Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle, Shell

Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen
Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen

Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Add a striking natural‑history specimen to your collection with this genuine Native Copper from China.

Category

2010s Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Collection of 69 Global Conifer Ferns Shadow Boxes Natural History Specimens
Collection of 69 Global Conifer Ferns Shadow Boxes Natural History Specimens

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...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Unusual Gold Tooth 19th Century Natural History Specimen
Unusual Gold Tooth 19th Century Natural History Specimen

Unusual Gold Tooth 19th Century Natural History Specimen

Located in London, GB

Unusual Gold Tooth 19th Century Natural History Specimen An unusual half cut 19th Century natural history medical specimen with added gold tooth.

Category

Antique 1870s British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Big Old Horse Conch Sea Shell
Big Old Horse Conch Sea Shell

Big Old Horse Conch Sea Shell

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H 7 in W 17 in D 9 in

Big Old Horse Conch Sea Shell

Located in Rochester, NY

Natural history specimen very large old horse conch sea shell measuring 17 inches wide x 9 inches deep x 7 inches high.

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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Giant Clam Shell
Antique Giant Clam Shell

Antique Giant Clam Shell

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H 11 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

Antique Giant Clam Shell

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique giant clam shell natural history specimen ( Tridacna Gigas ) in beautifully aged old surface.

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Antique Late 19th Century Cook Islands Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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

Materials

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

Materials

Natural Fiber, Softwood, Glass

Natural History - Green Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster
Natural History - Green Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster

Natural History - Green Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster

Located in Nottingham, GB

Natural History - Green Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster Free international shipping.

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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Natural History - Mexican Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster
Natural History - Mexican Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster

Natural History - Mexican Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster

Located in Nottingham, GB

Natural History - purple Mexican Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster Free international shipping.

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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

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

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Softwood

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...

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Antique Early 1800s English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Great Spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Pair of Pogona Reptiles for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1850
Pair of Pogona Reptiles for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1850

Pair of Pogona Reptiles for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1850

Located in Milan, IT

Sulfur glass eyes. Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Pine

Diorama with Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Diorama with Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880

Diorama with Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Blown Glass, Wood

Large Citrine Cathedral Sculpture from Brazil, Crystal Geode, New
Large Citrine Cathedral Sculpture from Brazil, Crystal Geode, New

Large Citrine Cathedral Sculpture from Brazil, Crystal Geode, New

Located in New York, NY

Highlights: - Impressive Size & Weight: Measures nearly 50 pounds (49 lbs), offering a commanding presence in any space - Deep Golden Hue: Rich amber‑gold crystals with exception...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal

Authentic Dromaeosaur Raptor Claw – Cretaceous Predator Fossil
Authentic Dromaeosaur Raptor Claw – Cretaceous Predator Fossil

Authentic Dromaeosaur Raptor Claw – Cretaceous Predator Fossil

Located in New York, NY

Its untouched condition and strong visual presence make it a standout addition to any fossil collection, museum display, or investment‑grade natural history portfolio. Key Features ...

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2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

19th Century natural history English specimen
19th Century natural history English specimen

19th Century natural history English specimen

Located in London, GB

This natural history specimen is firmly attached to a wooden base.

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Antique 1870s British Early Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

A Nineteenth Century Whalebone Vertebrae
A Nineteenth Century Whalebone Vertebrae

A Nineteenth Century Whalebone Vertebrae

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H 12.6 in W 29.53 in D 10.63 in

A Nineteenth Century Whalebone Vertebrae

Located in London, England

A sculptural natural history specimen, large vertebrae bone with naturally aged surface.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Goatskin

1849 Mid Victorian Seaweed Specimens Brighton England Natural History Curio
1849 Mid Victorian Seaweed Specimens Brighton England Natural History Curio

1849 Mid Victorian Seaweed Specimens Brighton England Natural History Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An interesting collection of dried and pressed seaweeds, laid on card with hand written dates and places of discovery. The majority found in Brighton one Lee, all with the same date...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine

Taxidermy Natural History Collection of 20 19th C Microscope Specimen Slides
Taxidermy Natural History Collection of 20 19th C Microscope Specimen Slides

Taxidermy Natural History Collection of 20 19th C Microscope Specimen Slides

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A collection of 20 Victorian glass microscope specimens slides, with hand penned titles and catalogue numbers. Glass with a paper covering and a decorative tartan border, age relat...

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Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper

Early 20th Century Collection Of Mineralogy Specimen Jars Natural History Curio
Early 20th Century Collection Of Mineralogy Specimen Jars Natural History Curio

Early 20th Century Collection Of Mineralogy Specimen Jars Natural History Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A collection of seven display jars of unusual form, glass with ground pontil marks and hollow ground glass stoppers, one retaining a label for F.W.BRANCH Duffield Rd Derby. Containi...

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Early 20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass

56: Syngnathus typhle, Shorter Pipe-Fish

56: Syngnathus typhle, Shorter Pipe-Fish

By Edward Donovan

Located in Columbia, MO

Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history specimens purchased mainly at auctions of specimens from voyages of exploration.

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Early 1800s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Color, Etching

Superb Wooly Mammoth Tusk on Custom Bronzed Base
Superb Wooly Mammoth Tusk on Custom Bronzed Base

Superb Wooly Mammoth Tusk on Custom Bronzed Base

Located in Benington, Herts

Late Pleistocene Period circa 35,000 years ago Superb example of an Ice Age natural history specimen of a Wooly Mammoth Tusk (Mammuthus Primigenius), with natural curve, beautiful s...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

2 Vintage Karl Joseph Brodtmann Leopard Panther Lion Big Cat Lithographs
2 Vintage Karl Joseph Brodtmann Leopard Panther Lion Big Cat Lithographs

2 Vintage Karl Joseph Brodtmann Leopard Panther Lion Big Cat Lithographs

By Brodtmann, K.J.A.

Located in Dayton, OH

He produced his lithographs in the post-Linnaean "'Age of Enlightenment". Natural history specimens were depicted in hand-coloured sets for the use of biologists and the aristocracy,...

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Late 20th Century Early Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

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.

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Grey Heron Bird by Aldrovandi
A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Grey Heron Bird by Aldrovandi

A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Grey Heron Bird by Aldrovandi

By Ulisse Aldrovandi

Located in Alamo, CA

Aldrovandi was a dedicated collector of biological and other natural history specimens. He developed a system of classification for his specimens which contributed to subsequent syst...

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Early 17th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Crowned Heron Bird: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi
Crowned Heron Bird: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi

Crowned Heron Bird: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi

By Ulisse Aldrovandi

Located in Alamo, CA

Aldrovandi was a dedicated collector of biological and other natural history specimens. He developed a system of classification for his specimens which contributed to subsequent syst...

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Early 17th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Spoonbill Bird by Aldrovandi
A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Spoonbill Bird by Aldrovandi

A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Spoonbill Bird by Aldrovandi

By Ulisse Aldrovandi

Located in Alamo, CA

Aldrovandi was a dedicated collector of biological and other natural history specimens. He developed a system of classification for his specimens which contributed to subsequent syst...

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Early 17th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a White Heron Bird by Aldrovandi
A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a White Heron Bird by Aldrovandi

A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a White Heron Bird by Aldrovandi

By Ulisse Aldrovandi

Located in Alamo, CA

Aldrovandi was a dedicated collector of biological and other natural history specimens. He developed a system of classification for his specimens which contributed to subsequent syst...

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Early 17th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Early 20th Century Mounted Minerals by Thomas Douton Russell London
Early 20th Century Mounted Minerals by Thomas Douton Russell London

Early 20th Century Mounted Minerals by Thomas Douton Russell London

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The label size, hand writing and style belong to The British mineral dealer Thomas Douton Russell Russell was born in the parish of St.Sepulcher, London, Middlesex, England on March...

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Hardwood

A Fine Sand Painting by Benjamin Zobel Showing a Deer Being Attacked by a Boa
A Fine Sand Painting by Benjamin Zobel Showing a Deer Being Attacked by a Boa

A Fine Sand Painting by Benjamin Zobel Showing a Deer Being Attacked by a Boa

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The collections encompassed items as diverse as an important collection of Mexican artefacts, acquired by Bullock personally when he visited the country in 1822 and 1823, the aforeme...

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Antique Early 1800s English Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Giant Turtle Skull Natural History Specimen
Antique Giant Turtle Skull Natural History Specimen

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 patina.

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Early 20th Century Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Ancient Whale Vertebrae Natural History Specimen
Ancient Whale Vertebrae Natural History Specimen

Ancient Whale Vertebrae Natural History Specimen

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique ancient whale vertebrae with the best naturally aged wear, surface and color. 19th century possibly earlier. Direct from an old private collection. See pictures showing vie...

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Antique 19th Century American Prehistoric Nautical Objects

Sea Shell Urchins  Natural History Specimens in a Shafow Box Frame
Sea Shell Urchins  Natural History Specimens in a Shafow Box Frame

Sea Shell Urchins Natural History Specimens in a Shafow Box Frame

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natures beauty wonderful selection of natural history marine specimens sea shells urchins in different colours and shapes .

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell
Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell

Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 8 in

Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell

Located in Rochester, NY

Direct from a local estate hoard with a collection of natural history specimens. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section. .

Category

Early 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Old Sea Turtle Shell - 25" h x 21 1/2" w x 6" d
Old Sea Turtle Shell - 25" h x 21 1/2" w x 6" d

Old Sea Turtle Shell - 25" h x 21 1/2" w x 6" d

Located in Rochester, NY

Old large green sea turtle shell carapace showing good signs of age and beautiful color. Taxidermy natural history specimen from a private local collection.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Sea turtle

Ancient Concretion, Turtle Stones, Natural History Mounted Specimens
Ancient Concretion, Turtle Stones, Natural History Mounted Specimens

Ancient Concretion, Turtle Stones, Natural History Mounted Specimens

Located in Rochester, NY

A graduated size grouping of four ancient concretion natural history geological fossil specimens (often referred to as turtle stones) individually set on custom steel stands by John ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Steel

Brittle Star Fossil Plate With Custom Stand
Brittle Star Fossil Plate With Custom Stand

Brittle Star Fossil Plate With Custom Stand

Located in New York, NY

Whether admired as a natural history specimen or as a decorative accent, it offers a timeless connection to prehistoric marine life and brings a sense of depth and history to any col...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Sea Shells Specimens  in a Shadow Box Natural History Taxidermy
Sea Shells Specimens  in a Shadow Box Natural History Taxidermy

Sea Shells Specimens in a Shadow Box Natural History Taxidermy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Organic modern great selection of natural sea shells/ urchins and sand dollars organized in a shadow box. Great decor piece a special gift.

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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Gogotte Natural History Stone Formation
Gogotte Natural History Stone Formation

Gogotte Natural History Stone Formation

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H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in

Gogotte Natural History Stone Formation

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Gogottes are exclusively found in Fontainebleau, France, in a specific formation that is 34-28 million old. The gogottes themselves formed between 8000-5000 years ago. They are forme...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Natural Specimens

Materials

Sandstone

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Cyanistes caeruleus) Blue tit on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Icterus galbula) Baltimore jaundice on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italia 1880
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italia 1880

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italia 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer stuffed bird (Tichodroma muraria) wallcreeper bird, on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Perdix Rufa) Red Partridge mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Stuffed Marsh Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Stuffed Marsh Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880

Stuffed Marsh Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Emberiza schoeniclus) Migliarino of marsh mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Parakeet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Parakeet, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Parakeet, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Melopsittacus undulatus) Corrugated parakeet mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed Green Sandpiper bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Stuffed Green Sandpiper bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Stuffed Green Sandpiper bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Green Sandpiper (Tringa Ochropus) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Paper

6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy
6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy

6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

6 pcs Large sea stars selection. Marine natural history specimens. In all natural condition, and color.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

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Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Other

19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio

19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

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