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Natural Specimens For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Empire
Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

19th Century Italian Porphyry Vase with Gilt Bronze Applications
Located in PALERMO, IT
Elegant Italian vase in Egyptian porphyry adorned with precious applications in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Goat heads in bronze on the sides, joined by a bronze wreath, finel...
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Late 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Natural Specimens

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

19th Century Italian Porphyry Vase with Gilt Bronze Applications
19th Century Italian Porphyry Vase with Gilt Bronze Applications

19th Century Italian Porphyry Vase with Gilt Bronze Applications

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19th Century Pair of Egyptian Porphyry Vases and Vessels Porcelain Gilded Bronze
Located in PALERMO, IT
Rare and ancient pair of Egyptian porphyry vases with finely chiseled and gilded bronze applications, in the upper part, precious gilded bronze workmanship to compose branches and ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Natural Specimens

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Egyptian Porphyry Vases and Vessels Porcelain Gilded Bronze
19th Century Pair of Egyptian Porphyry Vases and Vessels Porcelain Gilded Bronze

19th Century Pair of Egyptian Porphyry Vases and Vessels Porcelain Gilded Bronze

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19th Century, French Empire Ground Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase Centrepiece
Located in IT
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Falcon's Eye Semi Precious Stone Box with Hinged Lid

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Located in Fairfax, VA
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Materials

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19th Century Large Majolica Rooster with Bamboo Vase Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica colorful rooster signed Delphin Massier circa 1890. On the back of the rooster, a rare brown bamboo vase, usually the vase is a trunk.
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19th Century Large Majolica Rooster with Bamboo Vase Delphin Massier
19th Century Large Majolica Rooster with Bamboo Vase Delphin Massier

19th Century Large Majolica Rooster with Bamboo Vase Delphin Massier

H 23 in W 10 in D 14 in
Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box

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Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

H 6.5 in Dm 3.15 in
Early 19th Century Curiosity Quartz Specimen, Orbuculum on Fruit Wood Stand
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Natural Specimens

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Early 19th Century Curiosity Quartz Specimen, Orbuculum on Fruit Wood Stand
Early 19th Century Curiosity Quartz Specimen, Orbuculum on Fruit Wood Stand

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19th Century George IV Bezoar Cross Section Large Cow Died 1824 Curiosity
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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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.

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