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Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Eggs

$3,996.48
£2,875
€3,395.65
CA$5,445.54
A$6,133.52
CHF 3,176.33
MX$74,489.16
NOK 40,346.73
SEK 38,272.28
DKK 25,336.23
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About the Item

A collection of 40 polished specimen hardstone and marble eggs displaying a variety of minerals. Displayed in an oak stand with round brass feet, these beautiful eggs include lepidolite, pyrite, calcrete, unakite, serpentine, calcite and optimin in various sizes loosely placed. Some have labels showing their names. This impressive group of mineral specimens have been hand-selected from British collections to create a unique set, to be arranged in any formation. They make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.48 in (3.74 cm)Width: 10.93 in (27.756 cm)Depth: 4.97 in (12.6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Prehistoric
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Base displays scuffs and scratches. Surface wear. The size of each mineral is the height of an average egg.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 366421stDibs: LU2096345137652

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