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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Deep Purple Amethyst with Calcite and Polished Agate
Located in London, GB
Stunning geode cluster of an intense deep purple colour amethyst crystals. A big calcite stand-out from the crystals, covered with a blanket of black hematite. This piece was lega...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg In this example, the complex pa...
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Malagasy Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Pair of Large 395 Million Year Old Fossilized Orthoceras Marble Finish Statues
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of fully polished limestone circa 395-million-year-old Fossilized Orthoceras statues Please note the delivery fee listed is just a gui...
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Swedish Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Life-Sized Spoonbill Print – Dutch Ornithology by Sepp and Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Spoonbill Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp and Nozeman, 1789 – Life-Sized Study This impressive hand-colored copper engraving titled *Platalea leucorodia* portrays the Eurasian spoo...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Paper

Rhodonite, Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Rhodonite Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5.8 cm tall x 7.3 cm wide The most exceptional rhodonites in the world are now found in Brazil. The...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Petrified Incense Cedar Wood Fossil
Located in London, GB
This spectacular cross section of petrified cedar wood comes from Saddle Mountain, Washington. It is remarkably large with a wonderful and highly aesthetic shape, exhibiting vibrant ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

Polished Split Amethyst Geode Surrounded by White Quartz and Agate
Located in London, GB
Polished to a breath-taking finish and presented on an artistic wooden stand, this unique and beautiful piece displays a half geode. The edges of the geodes have been polished reveal...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Dominican Amber // 15-25 MYO
Located in New York, NY
This large, translucent piece of amber is from the Dominican Republic and is an estimated 16 to 25 million years old. Amber is fossilized tree resin and is considered a mineraloid. T...
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Dominican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Resin

Dominican Amber // 15-25 MYO
Dominican Amber // 15-25 MYO
$2,100 Sale Price
30% Off
10" Alethopteris & Neuropteris Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen
Located in Warrenton, OR
10" Alethopteris & Neuropteris Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 300 - 360 years old apx. This is a rather lush plant fossil natural specimen. The measurements point to point diagon...
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American Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Rare limonite formation with quartz
Located in London, GB
Intense yellow - orange limonite formation with inclusions of white quartz. Origin: Benalmadena Trinidad Mine - Malaga - Spain
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Neuropteris Ovata Species, Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen apx 305 million yrs
Located in Warrenton, OR
Neuropteris Ovata Species, Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen apx 305 million yrs old. Discovered in Pennsylvania, this is a beautiful plant fossil natural specimen. Colors occurred n...
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American Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Amethyst Cluster with Stalactite Formations and Calcite Crystals
Located in London, GB
An exquisite and rare amethyst cluster with stalactite formations and calcite crystals. The stunning piece’s shape resembles a “Cascade” or “waterfa...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Azurite Milpillas Mine, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Azurite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico Measures: 8 cm tall x 7.5 cm wide This Azurite was found in the most important pocket, the Electric Blue...
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Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

18th Century Italian Cross on a Pink Hematoid Quartz Heart with Aurora Crystals
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished pink hematite quartz heart and adorned with aurora (sunset) quartz and a natural-forming cross shaped baroque pearl. The 18th centu...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Unusual Rotating Geode Slice with Amethyst Peaks and Calcite on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
A stunning geode slice on a custom metal rotating stand. From the rough basalt on the outside, to the rich purple amethyst crystals inside and calcite formation, this piece presents ...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Amethyst Crystal Cluster with Exceptional Calcite Formation, Mineral Art
Located in London, GB
An incredible amethyst formation with central calcite "arch" and calcite spear. Two special calcite formations are shown here; the first is a beautiful arch covered with a blanket...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Genuine Natural Large Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Fossil Dinosaur Femur Bone of Theropod Lineage
Located in Scorton, GB
This huge leg bone of a theropod dinosaur was a rare Dinosarian find by any standards. It was discovered in the desert regions of North Africa and has now been conserved, cleaned, an...
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North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Geode Heart with Rare Formations and Double Colour Crystals Amethyst and Quartz
Located in London, GB
From the “heart” of a large geode, this specimen shows various crystal formations of note. The multi-windowed piece shows amethyst in typical peaked form as well as stellate white quartz formations...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Genuine Arthropod (Crustacean) Lobster on Wooden Display (1 lb)
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Arthropod (Crustacean) Lobster from Java, Indonesia. Pliocene/ Miocene Age, 5 million years old. Weight: 1 lb, Dimensions: 11 x 3 x 3 in...
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Indonesian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Collection of 5 Mineral Crystals Including Selenite, Blacknite & Quartz
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting and varied collection of 5 naturally-occurring mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium display base. Highlights from this group include a striking se...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Manganoan Calcite, Titan Mining Empire State Mine #4, NY
Located in New York, NY
Manganoan Calcite Titan Mining Empire State Mine #4, Newfold Ore Body, 3,981 level, Balmat, St Lawrence County, New York, USA 10 cm tall x 8.5 cm wide New York State has not traditi...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Large Natural Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large calcite specimen sourced from an ex British private collection. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen originates from Lesotho, South Africa, showcasin...
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Lesothian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Genuine Natural Calcified Ammonite Fossil, '2.3 LBS'
Located in New York, NY
Museum-quality, fossilized and calcified ammonite shell with an iridescent, opalized shimmer displaying hints of vibrant red. The fossilized shells of ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

High Quality Deep Purple Amethyst with Calcite Surrounded by Quartz and Hematite
Located in London, GB
A stunning deep purple amethyst piece with calcite formation. From the rough basalt on the outside, to the high quality rich purple amethyst crystals inside and calcite formation, th...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Seafoam Green Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Dongpo Ore Field, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This is an attractive example from the Dongpo Ore Field of China. The best Dongpo fluorites are known for translucent crystals with great form and an attractive light green tone. This is a prime example featuring three sharp, cuboctahedral crystals in a saturated, seafoam green tone. The fluorites have multi-stepped faces along their sides and central faces that are smooth, acting like windows into the translucent crystals. The crystals’ lustrous sheen further highlights their intricate structure. They have formed atop a contrasting matrix (host-rock) of bladed, beige dolomite crystals. The dolomite is sharp and has formed in dense intergrown rosettes. Peeking out from under the dolomite and fluorites is a shimmering matrix of druzy, white quartz that frames the piece overall. The juxtaposition of textures, colors, and species makes the already colorful fluorite crystals...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Cluster Trilobite Fossil on Matrix with Acrylic Display Stand (18.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cluster Trilobite (Ptychopariida) fossil on Matrix with acrylic display stand (18.5 lbs)). Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the ...
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Unknown Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Rubellite Tourmaline on Quartz, Russia
Located in New York, NY
Rubellite Tourmaline on Quartz, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia Measures: 12.5 cm tall x 15 cm wide All ru...
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Russian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Stunning Labradorite sphere
Located in London, GB
This stunning sphere is crafted from Labradorite, a mesmerizing mineral renowned for its remarkable play of colors, known as labradorescence. The sphere predominantly showcases a gre...
Category

Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Malachite on Shattuckite with Quartz, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Malachite on Shattuckite with Quartz Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia 7.1 cm tall x 6.5 cm wide Ex-collection Irv Brown Pictured; Cover, Mineralogical Record, ...
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Namibian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Small Orange, Tan Druzy Quartz Stalactite Formation Resembling a Scholars Rock
Located in London, GB
A small piece preserving a beautiful stalactite covered in orange-tan druzy quartz. The lower edges polished to reveal a relatively thick celadonite shell. Measures: Dimensions of...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb set of 7 ancient prehistoric ammonite fossils presented on our small turned painted plaster bases. This group showcases ammonites of varyi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Ophiuroidea Brittle Star Fossil (1.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Brittle stars or ophiuroids are echinoderms in the class Ophiuroidea closely related to starfish. They crawl across the sea floor using their flexible arms for locomotion. The most f...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Cement, Other

Quartz “Japan-Law” Twin, Gunyahang Quartz Mine, Makalu, Nepal
Located in New York, NY
Quartz “Japan-Law” Twin Gunyahang Quartz Mine, Makalu, Sankhuwasabha District, P1 Koshi Pradesh, Nepal 7.6cm tall x 18cm wide Twinning in crystals is a fascinating characteristic....
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Nepalese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Timeless Elegance: Mounted Fossilized Scallops from Prehistoric Seas
Located in New York, NY
Pecten latissimus Fossil on Wooden Base. This extraordinary fossil specimen showcases a stunning group of Pecten latissimus, or scallop shells, beautifully preserved and mounted on a...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Gem grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil and are igneous (volcanic) in orig...
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Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan
Located in Edison, NJ
Although abundant, the many shapes, colors, and associations of calcite make for a seemingly infinite number of permutations. This allows collectors to have entire suites consisting ...
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Kazakhstani Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

18th Century Italian Sunray with Tangerine Crystal Quartz on Angle-Plated Quartz
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian sunray adorned with tangerine crystal quartz points on an angle plated quartz. Angle-plated quartz is an extremely rare form of quartz and is only found in the u...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Cadmium Smithsonite, Masua Mine, Iglesias, South Sardinia Prov, Sardinia, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Cadmium Smithsonite, Masua Mine, Iglesias, South Sardinia Prov, Sardinia, Italy 5.8 cm diameter The Masua Mine began operation in 1857 and operated for over 130 years until its offi...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Other

Lapis lazuli sphere
Located in London, GB
This captivating lapis lazuli sphere from Afghanistan features a deep, royal blue body accented with delicate veins of golden pyrite and soft white calcite. Place of origin: Afghani...
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Afghan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal

Mesmerizing Quartz Sphere with Golden Rutile Inclusions
Located in London, GB
Explore the extraordinary allure of this mesmerizing quartz sphere, featuring stunning golden rutile inclusions from Brazil. The perfectly polished surface accentuates the intricate ...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze

White quartz with green & watermelon tourmaline
Located in London, GB
An unusual sculptural arrangement of two clear quartz crystals, punctuated and adorned on all sides with dark green tourmaline, watermelon colour in cross section.
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline

Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Afghanistan
Located in New York, NY
Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan 6 cm tall x 7 cm wide Fluorapatite is found in several colors, purp...
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Afghan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

“Cup of Flowers” Amethyst and Calcite
Located in London, GB
Resembling a cup of flowers, this formation consists of several circular calcite arrangements sat on a bed of deep purple amethyst. There is a second generation growth of amethysti...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Impressive Amethyst Pillar with White Quartz Section
Located in London, GB
Given its breath-taking stature, one can see that this amethyst cluster was freed from an especially large geode and with amethyst of exceptional quality within. The color and size...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Golden Yellow Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Elmwood Mine, USA
Located in Edison, NJ
Although calcite is plentiful and diverse, calcite from Tennessee is instantly recognizable and highly sought-after for its twinned, scalenohedral crystal habit. Often, the scalenohe...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Phacopid (Morocconites Malladoides) Trilobite from Morocco (276.2 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Here is one of the more unusual species of trilobites, a Morocconites malladoides from the Devonian of Morocco. It's a member of the Phacopida trilobites and has a very defining feat...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Cement, Other

Tourmaline
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Measures: 5.1 cm tall x 2 cm wide.
Category

Congolese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Tourmaline
Tourmaline
$37,500
Fluorite Mineral from Hunan, China
Located in New York, NY
Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China. Huge cluster of fully crystallized, gem-purple fluorite crystals. The transparent fluorite crystals are lus...
Category

Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Fluorite Mineral from Hunan, China
Fluorite Mineral from Hunan, China
$11,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Crinoid Fossil from Morocco, from the Ordovician Period 450-Million-Years Ago
Located in Chicago, IL
Another large Crinoid fossil from our collection. Crinoids are more commonly known as sea lilies and are members of the Echinodermata phylum with the st...
Category

Moroccan Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Sunray with a Baroque Pearl on an Aragonite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian sunray with baroque pearls mounted on an aragonite crystal base. The 18th century gold leaf sunray originally part of a halo or sunburst motif in an artistic depiction in a historic church. It is mounted onto the white aragonite...
Category

Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Tourmaline, Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline, Ofiki, Oyo State, Nigeria 6.3 cm tall x 1.9 cm diameter Ofiki is well known for producing deep colored tourmalines. Most of the tourmalines they find are dull, rounded, ...
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Nigerian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Large Pyrite on Matrix From Victoria Mine, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain
Located in New York, NY
Large 2.5 inch metallic lustrous cubic Spanish Pyrite crystal on matrix. This specimen has sharp, well-defined terminations where the crystal faces are smooth with a metallic mirror ...
Category

Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Pyrite, Other

Petrified Conifer Wood from Arizona
Located in London, GB
A large section of a petrified conifer tree trunk, (Araucarioxylon arizonicum) from Northern Arizona, dating to the Triassic period, circa 225 million years ago. Over hundreds of m...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Vibrant Fluorite: A Radiant Gem with Galena from the USA
Located in London, GB
Marvel at the striking beauty of this vibrant fluorite specimen from the USA, adorned with stunning cubic formations. The deep purple hue of the fluorite crystals contrasts beautiful...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Rare Fossil Trilobite Tracks Surmounted Etched Brass Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
A rare and fine Devonian Ichnofossil trilobite plate raised on a custom-fitted brass removal mount. The Saharan rock plate has been entirely and attractively weather-worn, with the n...
Category

North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Burmese Amber With Snail Shell
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Burmese amber specimen dates back approximately 99 million years and contains a fully preserved snail shell with associated debris. It forme...
Category

Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Burmese Amber With Snail Shell
Burmese Amber With Snail Shell
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Golden Splendor: Yellow Calcite with Galena from USA
Located in London, GB
Feast your eyes on this remarkable specimen featuring vibrant yellow calcite crystals elegantly perched on a natural matrix, originating from the rich mineral deposits of the USA. Th...
Category

American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

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