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Natural Specimens For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Vintage Rustic Burl Wood Driftwood Natural Tree Branch Habitat Decor 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive shaped burl wood branch / root / log featuring twisted natural tree form. Decor, reptile, fish tank, aquarium, terrarium, habitat.
Dimensions:
36" x 17"...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Natural Specimens
Materials
Driftwood
Spinosaurus Hand Claw // 6-3/8" Long // Cretaceous Period
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spined reptile") is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. This behemoth lived in present-day Morocco during the upper Albian to upper Turonian...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Large Standing 6.5' Tall Abstract Driftwood Sculpture on Wooden Block Base MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Standing 6.5' Tall Abstract Driftwood Sculpture on Wooden Block Base MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Driftwood
Antique Monumental Clam Shell Resting On Antique Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a monumental clam shell displayed on a Victorian black wrought iron plant stand. Both are very heavy and in very good condition. Plant stand: 12” triangle x 39.75”H.
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
22.17 Gram Bi Colour Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 22.17 Gram
Dimension: 5.5 x 1.4 x 1.4 Cm
Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan
Colour: Pink and Green
Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mineral group in which boron is compounded wi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Collection of Large Mounted Natural Coral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative group of large mounted natural coral specimens displayed on our medium painted plaster plinths for display. Included in the collect...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
278 Gram Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 4.6 Billion Years Old
Located in New York, NY
The Campo del Cielo iron meteorites were discovered in 1576 about 500 miles northwest of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Testing proved the "rocks" to be meteorites.
It is estimated that t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Argentine Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Very Big cattle’s horns, Stanta Fè, NM, 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A stage of long horns of cattle, mounted on a wooden support, covered in saddle leather, hand-printed on the surface with a design in relief, depicting a head of cattle with horns.
S...
Category
Early 20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Horn, Leather
Antique Chinese Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A milennia old naturally formed and veined quartsite egg from Henan province, China. Found in the mountains these curious stones are collected in the spirit of Gongshi. Better known in its Japanese equivalent, Suiseki, stones like these are revered for their beauty, what we would call (in the west) ready made art...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Highly Decorative Large Natural Sea Shell #2
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Highly Decorative Natural Beautiful Sea Shell. Large size.
Category
1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large beautiful Sea Shells from an antique store in Newport.
Category
1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprok Mine Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline crystal from Paprok Mine Afghanistan
Weight: 26.65 grams
Dimension: 9.0x 1.3x 1.0 Cm
Origin: Paprok mi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Pair of 1970s Longhorn Steer Horns Mounted on Lucite Bases by Jean Roy Designs
By Jean Roy Designs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic and sculptural pair of natural steer horns on custom lucite bases circa 1970s, designed by Jean Roy Designs of California. Label. In fine condition,...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Horn, Lucite
Vintage Hand Carved Chain Link Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage Boho hand carved sculpture. A beautiful design of a chain link made from all one piece. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Large Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Joan Shapiro Modern Abstract Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) Modern Abstract pink alabaster stone sculpture carved into an organic freeform shape with central cutout, signed to reverse, mounted on a beveled...
Category
20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Alabaster
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #2
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural Lapis lazuli specimen of a plate-like form. Also known as lazurite, this raw mineral originates from Afghanistan. It is quite eye-catching as it showcases a bright vivid bl...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Spinosaurus Hand Claw // 6-1/2" Long // Cretaceous Period
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spined reptile") is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. This behemoth lived in present-day Morocco during the upper Albian to upper Turonian...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Spinosaurus Toe Claw // 4-1/8" Long // Cretaceous Period
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spined reptile") is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. This behemoth lived in present-day Morocco during the upper Albian to upper Turonian...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Spinosaurus Toe Claw // 4-3/4" Long // Cretaceous Period
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spined reptile") is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. This behemoth lived in present-day Morocco during the upper Albian to upper Turonian...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Table or Desk Lamp w. Hand Painted Poppy Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, large size, top quality made and great condition antique lamp.
This work-of-art-table-lamp from the earliest years of the 1900s is of museum quality and condition. Not on...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Sculpture in Wood Butalist Design, 1950s France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Description: this sculpture was made in the 1950s in France. It consists of a black oak base and an oak ball carved . Very nice work combining organic form and raw material.
Conditi...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Oak
French Pressed Botanicals from a c1893 Monastery School Set of (6) or More Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite set of (6) Antique French Pressed Botanicals from a Monastery School in the South of France that opened around 1893. We have several sets of Antique French Pressed Botanica...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #5
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Curtis Jere Style Mid-Century Brutalist Copper & Brass Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Mid-century Brutalist Copper and Brass Tree Sculpture—a captivating masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry and nature-inspired elegance. This remarkable piece is a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass, Copper
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Vintage Coastal Galvanized Tin Palm Tree
Located in west palm beach, FL
A totally incredible vintage monumental palm tree. A chic galvanized tin construction with loose palm fronds that can be arranged as you like. Acquired from a Hobe Sound estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Natural Pink Botryoidal Smithsonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
To find a natural smithsonite specimen of this size and vibrant pink-lavender colour is a very rare find. Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking specimen origina...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.
Category
1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
104.14 Gram Pretty Fadan Quartz From Balochistan, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
104.14 Gram Pretty Fadan Quartz From Balochistan, Pakistan
Weight: 104.14 Gram
Dimension: 6.7 x 6.7 x 6.6 Cm
Origin: Balochistan, Pakistan
What is special about quartz?
The answe...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
67.25 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
67.25 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen From Pakistan
Weight: 67.25 Gram
Dimension: 5.6 x 4.1 x 3.1 Cm
Origin: Balochistan, Pakistan
Demantoid is the green gemstone variety of the mineral andradite, a member of the garnet group of Minerals. Andradite is a calcium- and iron-rich garnet. The chemical formula is Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃ with chromium substitution as the cause of the demantoid green color. Ferric iron is the cause of the yellow in the stone
Demantoid was a popular gemstone during the Belle Époque period (1890-1915), especially in Art Nouveau jewelry. The Russian Czars...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural silky or fibrous malachite originating from Congo. Silky Malachite, which is a copper ore, is known for its rosette crystalline formation, and are often sparkling in ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Airin Canedo sculture in wood, glass, reptiles and eggs circa 1990
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in wood, glass, lizard and eggshell by AIRIN CANEDO circa 1990
Category
1990s Brazilian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Eggshell, Glass, Wood, Lizard
Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative group of 6 large mounted natural native, copper and silver specimens displayed on our small painted plaster bases. Ex. British collection, this superb group includes native silver from Imider Mine in Morocco, one of the largest mines on the African continent, and native copper from Keweenaw, USA – also known as “Copper County” – where copper was highly sought after for its quality and purity. Further details below:
A: Copper specimen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver, Copper
72.81 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen with Mother Rock From Iran
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
72.81 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen with Mother Rock From Iran
Weight: 72.81 Gram
Dimension: 2.9 x 6.2 x 4.2 Cm
Origin: Belqeys Mountain ( Koh-e-Belgheys), Iran
Demantoid is the green gemstone variety of the mineral andradite, a member of the garnet group of Minerals. Andradite is a calcium- and iron-rich garnet. The chemical formula is Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃ with chromium substitution as the cause of the demantoid green color. Ferric iron is the cause of the yellow in the stone
Demantoid was a popular gemstone during the Belle Époque period (1890-1915), especially in Art Nouveau jewelry. The Russian Czars...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Wooden Cherry Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Chic vintage wooden cherry sculpture. Hand carved detail with lots of wood grain detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
210 Gram Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 4.6 Billion Years Old
Located in New York, NY
The Campo del Cielo iron meteorites were discovered in 1576 about 500 miles northwest of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Testing proved the "rocks" to be meteorites.
It is estimated that t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Argentine Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron, Nickel
41.40 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen From Balochistan, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
41.40 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen From Balochistan, Pakistan
Weight: 41.40 Gram
Dimension: 5.3 x 3.8 x 2.4 Cm
Origin: Balochistan, Pakistan
Demantoid is the green gemstone variety of the mineral andradite, a member of the garnet group of Minerals. Andradite is a calcium- and iron-rich garnet. The chemical formula is Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃ with chromium substitution as the cause of the demantoid green color. Ferric iron is the cause of the yellow in the stone
Demantoid was a popular gemstone during the Belle Époque period (1890-1915), especially in Art Nouveau jewelry. The Russian Czars...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
43.62 Gram Fine Spessartine Garnet With Feldspar Specimen From Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
43.62 Gram Fine Spessartine Garnet With Feldspar Specimen From Skardu, Pakistan
Weight: 43.62 Gram
Dimension: 2.6 x 3.9 x 3 Cm
Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, P...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Massive natural Tridacna gigas South Pacific ocean giant clam shell specimen. The large shell features a highly calcified exterior and dramatic vertical shell folds. A later added dr...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #6
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
6.37 Gram Beautiful Tetra Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
6.37 Gram Beautiful Tetra Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar, Afghanistan
Weight: 6.37 Gram
Dimension: 2.6 x 2 x 1.2 Cm
Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crystalline...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
18.49 Gram Beautiful Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
18.49 Gram Beautiful Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz From Afghanistan
Weight: 18.49 Gram
Dimension: 2.9 x 3 x 2 Cm
Origin: Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crystalline silic...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Rock Crystal Obelisks and Sphere
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful grouping of clear rock crystal quarts pair of obelisks and a sphere.
Category
1950s Brazilian Grand Tour Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Tiffany & Company 14K Yellow Gold Feathered Leaf Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tiffany & Company (American, founded 1837), 20th century.
A 14K yellow gold feathered leaf brooch. Marked to verso "Tiffany & Company, 14K".
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold
2.56 Gram Elegant Tourmaline Crystal Attached With Albite From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
2.56 Gram Elegant Tourmaline Crystal Attached With Albite From Pakistan
Weight: 2.56 Gram
Dimension: 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 Cm
Origin: Stak Nala, Skardu district, Pakistan
Tourmaline is...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
5.61 Gram Dual Tourmaline Crystal With Albite From Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
5.61 Gram Dual Tourmaline Crystal With Albite From Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
Weight: 5.61 Gram
Dimension: 2.3 x 2.4 x 2.5 Cm
Origin: Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan
Tour...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
8.45 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz Specimen
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
8.45 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz Specimen
Weight: 8.45 Gram
Dimension: 2.4 x 1.9 x 1.7 Cm
Origin: Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crystalline silica...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive scale natural tridacna gigas giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific Ocean. The clam features lovely detailed verti...
Category
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #5
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large shells from an antique store in Newport.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Vintage Coastal Plaster Faux Clam Shell
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal faux clam shell. Monumental in size and drama. A plaster construction with a beautiful patina from time. Acquired from a Pal...
Category
Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster
Large Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (251 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth, sourced by divers in waters off the coast of Indonesia, is 100% genuine and measures approximately 5" long. This specimen is accompanied with a Ce...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Big Bull Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceramic statue in the shape of a bull. Stamped Dominique Pouchain.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Antique, New and Vintage Natural Specimens
Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.
Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.
Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.
Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.