Wunderkammer Natural Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers. Italy, circa 1880

The base is made out of rosewood. The shell, Melo Melo, (Family Volutidae) is mounted with reef and small shells. Italy last part of 19th century.

A Naturalia mineral specimen. amethyst and calcite flowers crystals druse, mounted over guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape. Italy circa 1880.

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Amethyst, colacite stones and calcite flowers crystals, mounted over a guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape. Italy 1880 ca.

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druse of apophilite, quartz, colacite and calcite flowers crystals, mounted over a guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape. Italy 1880 ca.

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druse with amethyst, mica and desert rose crystals, mounted over a guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape. Italy circa 1880.

A natural mineral specimen for Wunderkammer. A pair of Apophyllite and white quartz druzes, mounted over carved wooden base, vase shape with l...

Decorative micro-cosmos in translucent sculpted Lucite. Encapsulated arrangement with flowers and a butterfly. handmade in Italy during the 1960s by an anonymous maker/craftsman. Sui...

Italian Majolica Figural Compote, circa 1880

1970s brass-plated mirror with butterfly and flower sculpture . Signed Nober Roosnr.

A rare and rather wonderful pair of antique dioramas, originally used as museum teaching aids to educate about the cultures of the world and their trad...

A fascinating agate geode that was cut open to show the world its internal beauty, this Agate Geode Wings combines world-class blue lace agate, purple amethyst druzy, and careful craftsmanship to become this spectacular natural artwork. Exceptional from every angle, for sure this Geode Wings will be an amazing addition collection or a conversation starter in your decor space. The Agate layer pattern that can be seen reveals the entire process of growth. For millions upon millions of years, it evolved, and in the middle of it, the Purple Amethyst Druzy showcased Nature's remarkable craftsmanship. The agate layers grow one after the other, and millions of years separate the first layer from the last one. We carefully polished this specimen to highlight its natural features. On its front, the blue and white agate lines contrast beautifully with the Purple Amethyst. Meanwhile, on the back, a landscape reminiscent of islands in the middle of the sea has taken shape. It is very important to highlight the fact that these Agate Butterfly Geodes...

Beautiful 20th century oval Chinese cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in a glass case and black lacquered base. Chinese landscape view, a pagoda in a traditional garden featur...