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Style: Prehistoric
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Stone
White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
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Large Natural Tropaeum Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb naturally occurring tropaeum ammonite fossil mounted on one of our exclusive large display plinths originating from Whale Chine, Chale Bay, Isle of Wight.
Dating from the e...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Mica Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A large vintage mica specimen featuring mica blades clustered together in various positions and angles. Considering the general flakiness of mica, this pi...
Category
20th Century Prehistoric Paperweights
Prehistoric Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This rare fossil of a prehistoric fish is an impressive specimen originating from Brazil, preserved by time over millions of years. Mounted on a metal bracket with complementary ston...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Metal
Antique Large Quartz Crystal Cluster Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Very large quartz rock crystal cluster specimen with clear and semi-clear spire formations. Overall beautiful naturally aged antique condition. Look at all pictures and read conditio...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Measures: 4 x 3.25 x 0.25 in. / 10 x 8 x 1 cm
Height on custom display stands: 6.25 in. / 16 cm
An excellent quality split ammonite fossil. We hand pick each set.
Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a squid with a shell. The predatory mollusks had eyes, tentacles, and spiral shells...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm
Height on custom d...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Large Crystal Quartz Geode with a Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large white crystal quartz geode with a baroque pearl.
Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Crystals slowly grow from minera...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Rock Crystal
Aina Jurassic Fossil Marble Keops Pyramid Game Sculpture, Living Collection
Located in ES
Keops Pyramid game sculpture sculpted from four solid pieces of Jurassic Marble, with Nerineas fossils. Do you dare to try to build it? Designed by AINA and manufactured by NERINEA i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Marble
H 4.53 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Set of Three Prehistoric Ammonite
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three prehistoric ammonite fossil, unmounted.
Measurements:
Big amonite: Depth *4.5in Width *5.5in Height *1.6in
Medium amonite: Depth *4.1in Width *5.1in Height *1.6in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in London, GB
Large spectacular iridescent ammonite fossil.
75 Million y/o
A magnificent example of one of the most spectacular fossils. A large and int...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Canadian Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Quartz Crystal Geode
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Natural quartz crystal specimen features a white crystalline center surrounded by a rock exterior in hues of tan or beige. Taking up to a million years to form, each geode is unique...
Category
2010s Brazilian Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Natural Ammonite Death Bed Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural ammonite death bed mounted on a wooden and steel stand, originating from Schlaifhausen near Forchheim, Germany. Once a living creature, this ammonite has developed its arra...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Antique Prehistoric Paperweights
Materials
Natural Fiber
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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.
Category
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.
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