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Vintage Banded Agate Mineral Specimen Paperweight

About the Item

A fine mineral specimen paperweight or curio. In the form of a small polished agate egg on a geometric banded agate base. Perfect for the desk or Grand Tour Wunderkammer! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are some small chips and fritting to facet edges throughout as well as to the base. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Length: ca. 3 1/8 in. Width: ca. 1 3/4 in. Height: ca. 1 5/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Depth: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Agate,Carved,Polished
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are some small chips and fritting to facet edges throughout as well as to the base. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV CH JY231stDibs: LU1610235923882

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