Asian Natural Specimens

From near Pantai Manakarra, Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia Double-sided cluster of translucent grape purple quartz agate in spherical formations with a radial internal structure and are found in cavities in pillow basalt. Also known as Grape Agate...

From Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China Translucent pale-pink crystals of sharp flattened rhombohedral manganoan calcite in parallel formation. The calcite crystals have lus...

Product Information: Specimen Name: Topaz crystal on Calcite Weight: 87 grams Dimensions: H: 4.8 x W: 5.3 x D: 4.5 cm Treatment: None Origin: Katlang Mine, Mardan District, KP...

A Marvelous and quite decorative Chinese jade, cloisonné, gilt metal, and stone desk accessory. This piece is highly decorative and of very high quality. The hand-carved wood base is mounted with gilt stone which resembles rocks in a field or forest, Flowing out of the stones are gilt metal trees with jade leaves and flowers at the ends of them. There is also a cloisonné planter on one of the stones with gilt metal branches and jade arms growing out of it. In the pasture are two hand-carved and hand-polished green jade Guanyin figures which are each wearing beautiful clothes and are decorated with a jade wreath around their heads. Further adorned with jade, jadeite, and amethyst cabochons...

Fully terminated transparent gem quality spodumene var. kunzite with intense vibrant pink color all throughout the crystals. The crystal faces are deeply striated with a glassy luste...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Morganite crystal on Muscovite with Cleavelandite Weight: 1050 grams Dimensions: H: 12 x W: 15.7 x D: 7.5 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit ...

Large single crystal of transparent, pink spodumene Kunzite with striated prism faces and chisel-shaped termination. Kunzite is a beautiful crysta...

These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, o...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Ruby crystals on Marble matrix Weight: 33 grams Dimensions: H: 3.8 x W: 3 x D: 2 cm Origin: Jagdalak Mine, Surobi District, Kabul Province, A...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Type: Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 4.07 Gram Dimension: H: 4.1 x W: 0.7 x D: 0.7 Cm Origin: Paprook Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan ...

From Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia, China Well defined specimen of sharp well defined bladed shear-shaped Lollingite crystals covered in a secondary growt...

From Qilla (Killa) Saifullah Chrome Mines, northwestern Baluchistan, Pakistan Lustrous hemispherical cluster of transparent-to-translucent lemon-yellow brucite crystal on matrix. Thi...

From near Pantai Manakarra, Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia Double-sided cluster of translucent grape purple quartz agate in spherical formations with a radial internal structure and are found in cavities in pillow basalt. Also known as Grape Agate...

A stunning pair of neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble onyx green & brown obelisks Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear exp...

Large single crystal of transparent, pink spodumene Kunzite with steep termination on the top, and complex termination on the bottom. Kunzite is a...

Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 71.56 grams DIMENSIONS: 8.7 x 2.5 x 1.8 Cm ORIGIN: Afghanistan COLOR: Green, ...

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Tapered cluster of lustrous transparent colorless scolecite crystals standing upright in transparent pink-brown heulandite crystals geode. Th...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

174.58 Gram Incredible Green Tourmaline Specimen From Paprok, Afghanistan Weight: 174.58 Gram Dimension: 5.8 x 5.4 x 4.7 Cm Origin: Papro...

Immerse yourself in the captivating hues of this exceptional hemimorphite specimen from China. This unique piece showcases a mesmerizing gradient of colors, transitioning smoothly fr...

Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...

89.19 Gram Aquamarine Specimen From Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 89.19 Gram Dimension: 7.1 x 3.2 x 2.9 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakist...

Marvelous Tri Color Tourmaline Specimen From Nooristan, Afghanistan WEIGHT: 285.61 grams DIMENSIONS : 6.7 x 5.2 x 5 Cm ORIGIN: Afghani...

This unusually sinuous length of bamboo is known as "Buddha belly bamboo," named for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese mon...

Product Information: Specimen Name: Aquamarine with Quartz and Garnet Weight: 329 grams Dimension: H: 11.2 x W: 9.5 x D: 5.6 cm Treatment: Aquamarine Repaired Origin: Shingus Mine,...

Product Information: Specimen Name: Cassiterite Crystals Weight: 37 grams Dimensions: H: 3.9 x W: 3 x D: 3 cm Treatment: None Locality: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakist...

73.96 Gram Amazing Aquamarine Specimen With Muscovite From Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 73.96 Gram Dimension: 5.1 x 4.2 x 3.7 Cm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Aquamarine is a pale-blue to ...

This luxurious offering serves up vibrant tones of verdant emerald on a canary yellow calcite and shimmering, earthy biotite matrix for a gemmy study in contrast. A unique and arrest...

Product Information: Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystal on Quartz Weight: 417 grams Dimensions: H: 7 x W: 12 x D: 8 cm Treatment: None Origin: Dara I Pech, Chapa Dara District, ...

Spodumene from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. Double terminated crystal of translucent to transparent, colorless spodumene with isolated cluster of albite, smoky quartz and black...

Puddingstone is named for its unique composite nature, a suspension of multicolored pebbles that resemble raisins in a pudding. Historically, the unusual stone was favored by scholar...

Stunning Bi-Color Tourmaline From Paprook Mine, Afghanistan WEIGHT: 45.85 Carat DIMENSIONS: 3.2 x 1.8 x 0.8 Cm ORIGIN: Nooristan, Afghanistan Color : Green and Pink TREATMENT: ...

Specimen: Morganite crystal on Cleavelandite Weight: 905 gram's Dimension H: 11.5 x W: 13 x D: 9 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan Treatment: None . This exquis...

Product Information: Specimen: Titanite Crystals on Matrix Weight: 96 grams Dimension: H: 5.7 x W: 4.7 x D: 4.5 cm Origin: Zagi Mountains, Hameed Abad, Kafoor Dheri, KPK Province...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Quartz with Transparency Weight: 1390 grams Dimension: H: 11 x W: 14 x D: 10 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan...

Beautiful Kunzite Crystal From Kunar, Afghanistan WEIGHT: 85 Carat DIMENSIONS: 3.6 x 1.7 x 1.4 Cm ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None A joyful stone, kunzite opens and ...

We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished sphere of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration. The sphere displays a vibra...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Type: Blue Cap Tourmaline With Albite Weight: 194 Grams Dimension: 6 x 9 x 4 Cm Locality: Paprook Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None...

Product Information: Specimen: Hassonite Garnet Crystals on Quartz with Schorl Weight: 230 grams Dimensions: H: 9.5 x W: 7 x D: 6 cm Origin: Raikot Village, Chilas City, Diamer D...

As a nurturing and protective stone, the picture jasper meaning helps to bring you comfort, alleviating any fear, stress or anxiety you may be feeling. It’stimulates the root chakr...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystal Weight: 3 grams Dimension: H: 1.8 x W: 1 x D: 0.8 cm Treatment: None Origin: Dara I Pech, Chapa Dara, Kunnar Province, Af...

161.78 Gram Marvellous Tri Color Tourmaline Specimen From Paprook , Afghanistan Weight: 161.78 Gram Dimension: 6.5 x 5.5 x 3.7 Cm Origin: Paprook, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a cry...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Type: Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 190 Grams Dimension: H: 9.5 x W: 3.4 x D: 2.8 cm Treatment: None Locality: Paprook Mine, Nuristan Province, ...

Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. It is a combination of lazurite, main constitu...

A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color.

Product Information: Specimen: Double Terminated clear Quartz crystal on Black Tourmaline with Albite Weight: 14 grams Dimensions: H: 3.4 x W: 3.6 x D: 1.5 cm Treatment: None Localit...

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...

Product Information: Specimen Name: Aquamarine with Quartz Weight: 131 grams Dimensions: H: 5.2 x W: 5 x D: 5.2 cm Treatment: None Locality: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilg...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Brucite on Chrysocolla Matrix Weight: 168 grams Dimensions: H: 5.5 x W: 5.8 x D: 4.5 cm Origin: Baluchistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: Non...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Smoky Quartz Weight: 353 grams Dimension: H: 6.5 x W: 9.5 x D: 4.2 cm Origin: Hashupi Mine, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan ...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystal Weight: 1.5 grams Dimensions: H: 1.7 x W: 0.8 x D: 0.5 cm Treatment: None Origin: Dara I Pech, Chapa Dara, Kunnar Province...

from Bombay Quarry, Mumbai, Maharastra, India Heres a 2.5 inch triple penetrating crystal cluster of optical Calcite perched atop a drusy quartz matrix with stilbite. The calcite...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Natural Bi-Color Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 19.38 Grams Dimension: 3.1 x 2.7 x 1.9 cm Locality: Paprok, Afghanistan Treatment: None DESCRIPTION:

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Type: Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 10.47 Gram Dimension: H: 4.7 x W: 1.1 x D: 0.8 Cm Origin: Paprook Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treat...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Type: Red Honey Calcite Crystal Sphere Weight: 548 Gram Dimension: H: 6.6 x W: 6.6 x D: 6.6 Cm Origin: Pakistan Treatment: None DESCRIPTION: Stunni...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Faden Quartz Crystal Weight: 205 grams Dimension: H: 9.5 x W: 7 x D: 3.5 cm Origin: Baluchistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None Descripti...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Natural Tourmaline Specimen Weight: 22.77 Grams Dimension: 7.7 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm Locality: Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment: None DESCRIPTION: This impressiv...

Product Information: Specimen Name: Aquamarine on Muscovite Weight: 315 grams Dimension: H: 7 x W: 11 x D: 6 cm Treatment: None Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Ba...