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Style: Prehistoric
Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen
Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen

Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...

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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Prehistoric Paperweights

Materials

Stone

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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Prehistoric Paperweights

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Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.
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Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs. Many large, thick spikes. Unmounted. Likely from southern Arkansas early 20th century. Smoky quartz is a brownish grey, tra...

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20th Century American Prehistoric Paperweights

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Ammonite Fossil Specimen Mortoniceras (Angolaites) Drakei 110 Million Yrs Old
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Ammonite Fossil Specimen Mortoniceras (Angolaites) Drakei 110 Million Yrs Old

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Prehistoric Paperweights

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Shell, Organic Material

Natural Dendritic Specimen Slab or Fossil Specimen
Natural Dendritic Specimen Slab or Fossil Specimen

Natural Dendritic Specimen Slab or Fossil Specimen

Located in Warrenton, OR

Natural Dendritic Specimen Slab or Fossil Specimen, probably from the Jurassic period. A small stand will come with the fossil as a gift unless you instruct us not to include it (it ...

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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Prehistoric Paperweights

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Organic Material

A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old
A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old

A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old

Located in Warrenton, OR

A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old. This is a very beautiful, multicolored (to our eye, taupe-brown, peach, white, tan) ammonite with leafy patter...

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Prehistoric Paperweights

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Shell, Organic Material

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat

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Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat. It is sort of a deep dish shape. This is a nice, easy to display geode measuring approximately 3 x 1 inches. Please note...

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20th Century Unknown Prehistoric Paperweights

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Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece
Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece

Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece

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H 2.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in

Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece

Located in New York, NY

A rock crystal natural specimen piece aka clear quartz, decorative object. Dimensions: 3.5" D x 4.25" W. Marble plinth shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU13142392...

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20th Century Unknown Prehistoric Paperweights

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Collection of 15 Natural Prehistoric English Ammonite Fossils
Collection of 15 Natural Prehistoric English Ammonite Fossils

Collection of 15 Natural Prehistoric English Ammonite Fossils

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting collection of fifteen natural, prehistoric English ammonite fossil specimens of varying shapes and sizes – ranging from 9.5 cm (3.74 in) wide to 2.5cm wide (0.98 in). ...

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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Prehistoric Paperweights

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Stone

CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen
CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen

CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen

$200Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.25 in W 2.25 in D 3 in

CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen This beautiful geode is small, but mighty in sparkle. It measures approximately 3 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches. W...

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20th Century Unknown Prehistoric Paperweights

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Agate, Other

Large White Crystal Geode with a Natural Baroque Pearl
Large White Crystal Geode with a Natural Baroque Pearl

Large White Crystal Geode with a Natural Baroque Pearl

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 13 in D 10 in

Large White Crystal Geode with a Natural Baroque Pearl

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Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Large white crystal quartz geode with a large naturally forming baroque pearl. 28lbs. Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava flow weathers away to leave the quartz geode buried deep in the Moroccan desert. This was dug by hand and includes druzy white crystal formations. This is a large geode specimen...

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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Prehistoric Paperweights

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Specimen for Fossil Collectors
Large Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Specimen for Fossil Collectors

Large Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Specimen for Fossil Collectors

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 1.5 in

Large Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Specimen for Fossil Collectors

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Specimen for Fossil Collectors This ammonite is of the Goniatitida order and is larger than most of its type; most were typically around 2 inches...

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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Prehistoric Paperweights

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Medium-Sized Cretaceous Ammonite Fossil, Sahara Desert Specimen c. 66 MYA
Medium-Sized Cretaceous Ammonite Fossil, Sahara Desert Specimen c. 66 MYA

Medium-Sized Cretaceous Ammonite Fossil, Sahara Desert Specimen c. 66 MYA

Located in Marrakech, MA

This ammonite fossil is a prominent natural sculpture from the Late Cretaceous period (approximately 66 million years ago). Sourced from the Saharan sedimentary basins of Morocco, ...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Prehistoric Paperweights

Materials

Limestone

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Large Smoky Quartz Point with Fantom
Large Smoky Quartz Point with Fantom

Large Smoky Quartz Point with Fantom

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H 9.25 in W 5 in D 5 in

Large Smoky Quartz Point with Fantom

Located in New York, NY

This piece is unusual in its size and clarity and has a large fantom. Smokey quartz is believed to possess a strong power and is often used for the removal of negative energies.

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21st Century and Contemporary Prehistoric Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

Prehistoric paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Prehistoric paperweights for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage paperweights created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Prehistoric paperweights made in a specific country, there are Africa, Europe, and Madagascar pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for paperweights differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $650 and tops out at $995 while the average work can sell for $823.