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19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880

$3,138.55
£2,295
€2,737.23
CA$4,303.34
A$4,834.31
CHF 2,572.77
MX$59,778.16
NOK 31,349.46
SEK 30,310.43
DKK 20,417.18
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About the Item

Antique 19th Century Victorian malachite book shaped box with natural mineral samples. When the box is opened it reveales thirty two natural samples, each fitting into their own compartment which is lined in red velvet. The samples include granite, chrysocolla, pyrite (known as fools gold), and many other natural samples. Such a box is exceptionally rare, particularly considering its sizeable dimensions and contents.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D106301stDibs: LU1348241561112

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