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Natural Specimens For Sale
Period: 1910s
Period: 15th Century and Earlier
207.32 Gram Aquamarine Specimen Attached With Matrix From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 207.32 Gram
Dimension: 8.2 x 6.7 x 3.2 Cm
Origin: Afghanistan
Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of beryl. The color of aquamarine can be changed by heat. Aqu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Complete Slice of Imilac Meteorite
Located in London, GB
This complete cross-sectional slice from the Imilac meteorite has been prepared to reveal shimmering olivine and peridot gems embedded in an iron-nick...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Megalodon Tooth //3.9" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Banded Iron Formation with Red Jasper, Haematite & Tiger's Eye
Located in London, GB
Banded Iron Fossil Formation
Circa 2.9 Billion y/o
This spectacular banded iron formation from Port Hedland, Western Australia, provides evid...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5" High // Ver. 2
Located in New York, NY
This large 5" high megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old from South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the most massive predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (300.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth, sourced by divers in waters off the coast of the Carolinas, is 100% genuine and measures approximately 5" long. This specimen is accompanied with ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (225.1 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth, sourced by divers in waters off the coast of the Carolinas, is 100% genuine and measures approximately 5" long. This specimen is accompanied with ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (342.5 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth, sourced by divers in waters off the coast of the Carolinas, is 100% genuine and measures approximately 5" long. This specimen is accompanied with ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of minerals and crystals in a fan-shaped case. These exquisite minerals are nicely presented in a bevelled fan-shaped mahogany display case, dating to circa 1850, with d...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pyrite
Natural Gogotte Specimen Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation
Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Gogotte Specimen Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation
Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Naturally formed over millions ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pyrite
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet natural quartz specimen originating from Madagascar and presented on an exclusive painted plaster display plinth. This superb mineral is a stunning and unique sp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Stunning Vanadinite
Located in London, GB
This exquisite specimen features a stunning Vanadinite crystal from Morocco. The Vanadinite showcases vibrant red-orange hues, characteristic of this mineral, and is of a substantial...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Bronze
Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A naturally occurring blue-green botryoidal chrysocolla mineral specimen, originating from Kalukuluku in Congo and presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster display plinths. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Natural Witherite Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare, naturally occurring witherite plate specimen from Settlingstones Mine in Northumberland UK, presented on an exclusive medium size painted plaster display plinth. Originally w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Natural Gogotte Specimen Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation
Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Gogotte Specimen Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation
Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Megalodon Tooth // 4" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Natural Gogotte Specimen Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation
Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Megalodon Tooth //4.25" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Natural Gogotte Specimen Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation
Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Megalodon Tooth // 4.2" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Megalodon Tooth //4.11" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Megalodon Tooth //4.1" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Megalodon Tooth //4.27" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Megalodon Tooth //4.25" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Megalodon Tooth //4.26" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Megalodon Tooth //4.1" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Megalodon Tooth // 4.1" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Megalodon Tooth //4.5" High
Located in New York, NY
This huge megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the biggest predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the collection includes 38 European minerals, including amethyst and pyrite, all with their own s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the set includes 48 European minerals, including a gold vial, a rock with traces of gold, lapis l...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Very Large Botryoidal Hematite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large, naturally occurring botryoidal hematite specimen, presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster display plinths.
Hematite is the most important iron ore; in fact, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rock Crystal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Natural rock crystal sculpture.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Collection of Museum Mineral Specimens in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum mineral specimens in a display case with a removable lid. Presented in a sleek glazed case with a removable lid, the set includes 30 European minerals includin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite fossils and minerals this is truly a cabinet of curiosities; including three corals,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Tourmaline "Parrot", Brazil
Located in New York, NY
TOURMALINE
Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
9 cm tall x 2.1 cm diameter
Crystals of this type are sometimes referred to as "Parrot" crystals due to the multi-...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
PINK FLUORITE ON SMOKY QUARTZ
Tiefengletscher, Furka, Uri, Switzerland
28.5 cm tall x 12.7 cm wide
In the mineral kingdom there are hierarchies, not all of them actually correct. Bu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Swiss Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Quartz, Colombia
Located in New York, NY
QUARTZ
Peña Blanca Mine, San Pablo de Borbur, Western Boyacá Prov., Boyacá Dept., Colombia
14 cm tall x 20 cm wide
The Pena Blanca Mine is typically known for emerald crystals. In a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Stibnite with Barite & Quartz, China
Located in New York, NY
STIBNITE WITH BARITE & QUARTZ
Xikuangshan antimony deposit, Lengshuijiang Co., Loudi, Hunan, China
23 cm tall x 28 cm wide
The largest and most important stibnite specimens have his...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
SMOKY QUARTZ GWINDEL
Les Courtes, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
12 cm tall x 12 cm wide
This Alpine region is most well known...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Swiss Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small painted plaster plinth.
Ex. private British collection, this group contains ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Opalised Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric Cleoniceras opalised iridescent ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. Over 200 million y...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Fossil Leaf Montana USA Paleocene Epoch Natural Fossilized Plant Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
Fossil Leaf
Davidia antiqua
Paleocene epoch
Fort Union Formation
Glendive, Montana, USA
5.47 x 5.55 x 0.97 inches
(13.90 x 14.10 x 2.46 cm)
Beautifully presented and carefully pres...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Giant Titanites Ammonite Fossil on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb giant ammonite fossil of the Titanites Giganteus variety mounted on a bespoke steel stand with sandstone base. Ex. private collection of Gordon Walkden.
Sourced from Worth Quarry, Swanage on Britain’s Jurassic Coast, this impressive large-scale ammonite spans a length of 66 cm (25.89 in). It is an excellent example of the Titanites variety, with a defined scroll shape and natural, stone-like texture with distinctive fossilised chambers present throughout. The Titanites variety of ammonite date back as far as 152 million years to the late Tithonian period.
Provenance: From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944-2022), emeritus Professor of Geology at Aberdeen University. Affectionally known as Aberdeen’s answer to Indiana Jones, Walkden contributed enormously to research through his papers and talks on British marbles, minerals and fossils...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Polished Jigsaw Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric polished jigsaw ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. A natural historical artefact, pre...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. This striking and un...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Naturally formed over millions of years, this huge pyr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Collection of Mounted Native Copper Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 6 natural, native copper specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base.
Ex. private British collection, this group includes a range of superb s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper
Large Natural Carboniferous Fossilised Fern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural plate type carboniferous fossilised fern. Showing ferns in relief, this fossil would certainly make a stunning new display or decorative piece for any home or collect...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Unusual Black Amethyst Druze Formation on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
An exquisite black amethyst druze cluster with polished stalactite. Rare and notoriously difficult to find, this stunning and unique black amethyst druz...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and colourful collection of 7 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base.
Ex. private British collection, this group contains a ran...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large botryoidal green malachite specimen from Kolwezi, Congo, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster display plinth.
Named for its distinctive form resembling a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
High Quality Half Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation
Located in London, GB
A stunning half geode with an incredible amethyst and overlaid calcite formation at the bottom. The interior of the piece is a very deep cavity which presents very high-quality ameth...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Natural Rock Crystal Quartz Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A natural rock crystal cluster with polish brass stand.
Measures: I 12” /L x 8” /D x 4” /H without stand.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Large Natural Gogotte Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation
Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
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.