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Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop specimen case. An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
H 15.95 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Antique Collector's Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique collector's box. A Chinese, Rosewood decorative specimen or marriage case
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
H 9.26 in W 6.5 in D 5.71 in
Tall Antique Taxidermy Showcase, English, Display Dome, Specimen Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique taxidermy showcase. An English, glass and mahogany display dome, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Pleasingly bright and well-proportioned ant...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 22.05 in Dm 9.45 in
Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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Displayed in a sleek glass case, this unique specimen is of a unique shape and scale, making for an
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Collection of Museum Mineral Specimens in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum mineral specimens in a display case with a removable lid. Presented in a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
natural history museum cased specimens
A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting
Category
20th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Plastic
H 2.96 in W 0.99 in D 0.4 in
Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3 - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are presumed to understand
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 2 - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are presumed to understand and accept such
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1 - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are presumed to understand
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other
Rose Quartz Carved Natural Specimen Flame Sculpture - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
CLOSING SALE - 2 Quartz Flames Carved from Natural Specimens
Located in Warrenton, OR
the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are presumed to understand and accept such
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Chunks - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are presumed to understand
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
Five Inch Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 5 CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are presumed to understand and accept such
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other
CLOSING SALE - Deep White Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Bowl Shape
Located in Warrenton, OR
, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are presumed to understand
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Other
Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Display Piece, Five Inches - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
of previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen - CLOSING SALE
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Agate, Other
Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Focal Center Crystal - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of minerals and crystals in a fan-shaped case. These exquisite minerals are nicely
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pyrite
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the set
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the collection
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
collection consists of specimens from Asia, American and Europe
Approx 56 specimen within the box, 28 cased
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in
Genuine Mosasaurus Tooth in Display Case (197.4 grams)
Located in New York, NY
pristine condition. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation and display purposes
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Genuine Spinosaurus Claw in Display Case (129.4 grams)
Located in New York, NY
prestine condition. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation and display purposes
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Fine 19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Steam Boad Model in Custom Case
Located in Buchanan, MI
Fine 19th century English mahogany schooner steam boad model in custom case. Great attention to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Adirondack Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Slate
H 54.93 in W 40.75 in D 22.84 in
Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Megalonyx leptostomus,
An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Megalonyx leptostomus,
An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Megalonyx leptostomus,
An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique specimen collector’s chest of drawers. An English supply cabinet in walnut
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Milk Glass, Walnut
H 16.54 in W 14.18 in D 10.04 in
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (333.6 grams)
Located in New York, NY
specialists search for fossils that are buried in the ocean floor. This specimen comes in a display case to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (210 grams)
Located in New York, NY
specialists search for fossils that are buried in the ocean floor. This specimen comes in a display case to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (113.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
specialists search for fossils that are buried in the ocean floor. This specimen comes in a display case to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (271.2 grams)
Located in New York, NY
specialists search for fossils that are buried in the ocean floor. This specimen comes in a display case to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (178 grams)
Located in New York, NY
specialists search for fossils that are buried in the ocean floor. This specimen comes in a display case to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
7 x 6.5 x .75 inch Agate (or Onyx?) Slab with crystal/druzy areas CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
scuffing, scratching, wear, or cracks in the case of natural specimens. Buyers of preowned items are
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Other
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 1 in
Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine piece of furniture was crafted for the housing of specimens either scientific or esoteric
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Pine
Antique Display Cabinet - Georgian Mahogany Specimen 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A Lovely Mahogany display cabinet with Georgian elements.
Standing on Bracket feet with an arrangement of 2 over 2 Oak lined drawers.
The top section with 2 x opening doors and a par...
Category
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
18thC Continental Gothic Carved Mahogany Ripple Trimmed Specimen Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
Continental Gothic Carved Mahogany Ripple Trimmed Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet with Elizabethan Spiral Legs
Category
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 63 in W 43.75 in D 20.75 in
Unique Victorian Reformed Gothic Specimen Cabinet in Oak
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4656 Exceptional quality Reformed Gothic oak collectors cabinet, having outswpet cornice with above a pair of glazed doors fitted with original working lock and a key, enclosing 22...
Category
Antique 1860s English Gothic Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large 19thC English Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
Large 19thC English Pine Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase with adjustable shelving
Category
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Materials
Pine
Vintage Dental Engineer's Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dental engineer's specimen drawers. An English, enamelled steel Admindex filing
Category
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 25.2 in
Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master specimen chest on stand. An English, satinwood document archive or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
H 33.08 in W 30.12 in D 20.48 in
Snake Skin Specimen in Case
Located in East Hampton, NY
A very interesting early 20th Century snake skin specimen mounted
in glass front teaching case
Category
Mid-20th Century Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pietra Dura marble and semi precious stone inlaid specimen cabinet. The small scale cabinet is raised by
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique 6 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 6 drawer desktop specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany and pitch pine glazed
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 10.04 in
French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Boulle Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 18th century Louis XIV period Boulle specimen cabinet. The
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique 5 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 5 drawer desktop specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany glazed collector's set
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 16.34 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, giltwood, and gilt metal specimen cabinet. The three door thirteen drawer cabinet is raised by an elegant
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning early 18th century Spanish ebonized fruitwood, rosewood, bone and ormolu specimen
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
H 68.25 in W 48.25 in D 16.75 in
Antique Victorian Oak Specimen Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian oak specimen chest. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular Italian early 19th century ebony, tortoiseshell and bone specimen cabinet. The two
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 17th century Baroque period Walnut and iron specimen cabinet. The three door
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
specimen drawers, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fabulously rare and unusual stand with
Category
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 15.95 in
Antique Specimen Cabinet, French Oak Cupboard, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen cabinet, a French, oak cupboard offering a secretaire desk dating to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 22.05 in
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by its original base
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 104.5 in W 69.75 in D 24 in
Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare 18th Century Yew Wood Veneered Cross banded Specimen Library Cabinet Chest on Stand.
The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Sheraton Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 56.7 in W 40.95 in D 16.54 in
Italian Early 19th Century Baroque Style Specimen Cabinet, Florence, circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated mirrors. Each rectangular mirror has rich carvings throughout and two original mirror plates. The bottom is decorat...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 107 in W 51 in D 3 in
Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases
Species Quartz
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Credenzas
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Ormolu
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