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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Natural Chrysocolla Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale natural chrysocolla malachite specimen originating from Congo. A rare find, some of the world’s finest malachite comes from Congo. This exceptional mineral has an irregular form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. Showcasing a vibrant combination of vivid blues (chrysocolla) and rich greens (malachite), this specimen is a striking sculptural piece for an interior or collector’s cabinet, mounted on a bespoke steel stand for display. First discovered over 4000 years ago, malachite has been adored for its colour and beauty since ancient times. While a popular item for jewels and amulets, the mineral was often ground down and the pigment used as a luscious green paint for architecture or even a vivid green eyeshadow! Chrysocolla is frequently intergrown with other minerals such as quartz and malachite like...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Steel

19th Century Horn and Gilt Brass Mounted Cornucopia with Cover
Located in Southall, GB
A fine horn and gilt brass mounted Cornucopia with cover. 19th century. Supported on a cast stand on a square base.
Category

19th Century American Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Antique Irish Knobkerrie Stick Very Collectable and Primative One of Two
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this antique Irish Knobkerrie stick A lovely primitive piece, used by shepherds in the late Victorian era right the way up until today I have...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Ice Vug in Fuchsia, A White Pink Geode Glass Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Ice Vug in Fuchsia is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white exte...
Category

2010s British Organic Modern United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Ice Vug in Purple, Unique White Purple Glass Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Ice Vug in Purple is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white exter...
Category

2010s British Organic Modern United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Large Natural Fossilised Ammonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale natural fossilised ammonite specimen. Sourced from South Ferriby Quarry, Lincolnshire, this striking fossil is of impressive scale, prominent structure, and museum qual...
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking collection of 7 mineral specimens in natural form sourced from an ex British private collection. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this collection showc...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the collection includes 38 European minerals, including amethyst and pyrite, all with their own s...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Fossil Knightia Alta Fish Shoal Lithographic Limestone Plate
Located in Scorton, GB
This visually stunning statement piece, designed for placement, captures a shoal of Knightia Alta fish for vertical wa authentically fossilised within the original silt beds of a once tropical lagoon from the Green River, Wyoming. The unique sub-lithographic limestone plate presents a remarkable opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of natural history. This extraordinary find features a considerable slab of specimen fish...
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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a mountain goat and her kids.    
Category

1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Large Smoky Dogtooth Calcite Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large example of a naturally-formed smoky dogtooth calcite mineral specimen, presented on an exclusive plinth ready for interior display. This natural calcite specimen is an excel...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pink Kunzite on Quartz and Calcite Matrix
Located in London, GB
An exceptional specimen featuring a vivid pink Kunzite crystal partially covered by delicate white quartz, with fine calcite and mica accents adding texture and contrast. The Kunzite...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Blue Botryoidal Malacholla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb example of a naturally-occurring botryoidal malacholla specimen, favoured for its vivid natural blue colour! This sizeable specimen is presented on one of our exclusive base...
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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

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...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pyrite crystal sphere
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pyrite sphere from Peru shines with a golden metallic surface and has crystals of different sizes all around it. Some parts of the sphere are open, allowing you to loo...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Native copper sculpture
Located in London, GB
This remarkable specimen is a pure mass of native copper from the USA, showcasing the metal’s natural crystalline form with exceptional texture and visual depth. Its intricate surfac...
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection. Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinth, this group contains ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Triangular Pyrite Formation
Located in London, GB
A striking specimen of pyrite with hematite from Peru, featuring sharp triangular crystals with a fascinating mix of textures. Some surfaces are smooth and reflective, while others a...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Calcite Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small display base. Sourced from a variety of countries including China, this group contains three...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Monumental Plate-like Fossilised Crinoid
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A monumental plate-like fossilised crinoid salvaged from a property housing an ex private British collection. Thought to date to millions of years ago during the Devonian period, th...
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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature over the ages, each with their own colour, characteristics and qualities. Features of the set include: two rose quartz specimens...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Fluorite Cubes with Creamy Calcite on Quartz Matrix
Located in London, GB
This exceptional specimen from La Viesca mine, La Collada, Asturias, Spain features sharp purple and blue fluorite cubes beautifully set on a bed of white quartz crystals. Scattered ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite fossils and minerals this is truly a cabinet of curiosities; including three corals,...
Category

15th Century and Earlier British Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Fossil Gerridae Water Strider Etched Brass Mount
Located in Scorton, GB
This exceptional specimen of Chresmoda obscura, a Jurassic water strider preserved within its original Eichstätt Plattenkalk matrix, dates to approximately 145 million years ago. The...
Category

15th Century and Earlier German Prehistoric Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An outstanding large British natural dogtooth calcite specimen from Cheddar Gorge, Somerset UK. This native British specimen is a rare find. Formed ov...
Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Fossilised Wood with Blue-Green Highlights
Located in London, GB
This striking fossilised wood cross-section, dating to the Miocene epoch (23-5 million years ago) and featuring paint-like streaks of greens, blues and browns, is a beautiful natural history specimen and impactful display piece. This is a magnificent example of the results of permineralisation, a process through which buried wood tissue, permeated by minerals transported in water, can transform into vibrant fossils. This particular example has fossilised over a copper deposit, resulting in the bright inclusions of copper minerals that manifest as impressive streaks of blue, green and red. This distinctive colouration is unique to Colla wood...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Finger-like quartz after anhydrite pseudomotph Decorative object table top
Located in London, GB
Another formation of quartz pseudomorphs after anhydrite. The beautiful medley of quartz crystals formed over anhydrite crystals, which subsequently dissolved, leaving tan coloured q...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Quartz Cluster
Located in London, GB
This exquisite quartz cluster from the Cabaçaco Claim, Minas Gerais, Brazil, features a stunning arrangement of perfectly transparent crystals of varying sizes, intertwined and grace...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
A Coco De Mer sculpture by Glyn Lockett with silvered brass stem, the pudendum set with a black south sea pearl on chain hung silver mounted antelope horn feet, with maker's silver m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Pearl, Brass

Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
A Coco De Mer sculpture by Glyn Lockett with silvered brass stem, the pudendum with silver wire inset with lapis and seed pearls on silver mounted boar tusk feet and with makers silv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl

Giant Selenite Crystal Cluster, China
Located in London, GB
Giant Gypsum Crystal Cluster, China. The geologic mechanism that creates Lead and Silver provide the raw materials for crystals to form when oceans, rich in Calcium and Sulphate, go...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Natural Ammonite Death Bed Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural ammonite death bed mounted on a wooden and steel stand, originating from Schlaifhausen near Forchheim, Germany. Once a living creature, this ammonite has developed its arra...
Category

15th Century and Earlier German Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Set of 24 Specimen Stones of Various Types and Shapes
Located in London, GB
This set contains 24 marble specimens, the specimens including serpentine, granite, and Poltesco marble from Cornwall. The specimens take various shapes, including perfectly formed b...
Category

19th Century English Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Granite, Marble, Serpentine

Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 10 natural mineral specimens all originating from Africa. Each presented on an exclusive extra small painted display plinth, this group contai...
Category

15th Century and Earlier African Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Giant Apophylite Crystal from India
Located in London, GB
Apophyllite crystals of this scale are rarely seen. This piece has been beautifully mounted onto a mirrored steel base making it the perfect statement for any interior. Since 1986 D...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Translucent Desert Glass from Meteorite Impact
Located in London, GB
This strikingly translucent piece of Libyan Desert Glass is a remarkable example of a mysterious natural phenomenon, and striking display piece. It formed when a meteorite impact in ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass

Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of minerals and crystals in a fan-shaped case. These exquisite minerals are nicely presented in a bevelled fan-shaped mahogany display case, dating to circa 1850, with d...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Large Natural Calcite Crystal Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural calcite crystal specimen. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular scalenohedral crystals - also known as dogtooth spar - an...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours, principally blue, this huge high grade labradorite is a stunning specimen, the lustrous colours fluctuating as it is observed from different angles. It is freestanding, making a striking sculptural piece for an interior, with a polished face to one side and a naturalistic reverse. Labradorite is named after the region of its discovery at Paul Island in the Canadian province of Labrador, first discovered here in 1770. Madagascar is currently the main source of labradorite. To expose its stunning colours, the stone is highly polished, revealing its natural beauty. This in itself is a talented skill, with only a small percentage of labradorites yielding positive results, making this specimen a rare discovery. We also have two other large labradorite...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Inner landscape – Quartz sphere with crystal inclusion
Located in London, GB
This stunning quartz sphere from Zambia reveals a hidden world inside. From its clear surface, you can see unique mineral formations that rise like tiny mountains. At the center, a s...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Zambian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Monolithic Meteorite - Extraterrestrial Sculpture
Located in London, GB
This remarkable stony meteorite is a striking extraterrestrial sculpture, shaped by its journey through space. Almost monolithic in form, its minimal aesthetic gives it striking simi...
Category

15th Century and Earlier North African Minimalist Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Veneered Malachite Table Top
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large veneered malachite table top dating to the late 20th century. Originating from North Africa, this is a striking piece depicting the exceptional vibrant mineral over a base o...
Category

Late 20th Century African United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Ice Vug in Turquoise I, a Unique Glass Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Ice Vug in Turquoise I is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white ...
Category

2010s British Organic Modern United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Polished lapis lazuli slab
Located in London, GB
This striking lapis lazuli slab from Afghanistan displays an intense, royal blue hue, dramatically intersected by natural veins of white calcite and sparkling golden pyrite. Expert...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli

Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale natural amethyst specimen originating from Brazil. Crystals from Brazil are most often found as radiating masses, with individual crystals appearing as pyramids. This e...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases. Naturally formed over millions of years, this huge pyr...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns d...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Gogotte Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Petrified Wood Specimen and Amethyst Geode
Located in London, GB
Petrified wood specimen and amethyst geode Continental, 20th Century Long stone: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 13cm Tall stone: Height 19cm, width 17cm, depth 12cm The amethyst g...
Category

20th Century European United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

1 of 4 Decorative Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble f...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Other Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large cabinet scale pyrite specimen displayed in a museum-quality Victorian glass domed display case, dating to circa 1890. Originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall, ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
A Coco De Mer sculpture by Glyn Lockett with a gilt metal spiral stem, the penned with seed pearls, on gilt metal mounted Chamois antelope/goat or feet with makers monogram. This is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

A Large Crystalline Cluster Geological Specimen - Calcite and Quartz Crystallise
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Presenting a substantial Crystal Quartz Cluster fluorite specimen is a testament to the enchanting beauty of natural rock formations. Spanning an impressive 46cm in width, this clust...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural Lapis lazuli specimen of a plate-like form. Also known as lazurite, this raw mineral originates from Afghanistan. It is quite eye-catching as it showcases a bright vivid bl...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Set of Pink Amethyst, Agate, Fossilised Ammonite and Coral Fossil
Located in London, GB
Set of pink amethyst, agate, fossilised ammonite and coral fossil Continental, 20th Century Largest: Height 6cm, diameter 18cm Smallest: Height 3.5cm, width 18cm, depth 12cm The col...
Category

20th Century European United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Other

Collection of 12 Natural Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting collection of twelve natural, prehistoric English ammonite fossil specimens of varying shapes and sizes – ranging from 9.5 cm (3.74 in) wide to 2.5cm wide (0.98 in). E...
Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pyrite on Matrix
Located in London, GB
A spectacular specimen featuring brilliant golden pyrite cubes perfectly embedded in a natural limestone matrix. The mirror-like faces and sharp geometry of the crystals create a str...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Apophyllite and Stilbite on Quartz
Located in London, GB
This charming specimen features lustrous apophyllite crystals beautifully set on a bed of dark grey quartz, accented by delicate pink stilbite clusters of varying sizes. The interpla...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

1 of 4 Very Rare Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble finish They a...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Other Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Pyrite with Hematite
Located in London, GB
A beautiful specimen of pyrite with hematite from Peru, composed of sharp triangular crystals with perfectly smooth faces and a brilliant metallic lustre. The bright golden surfaces ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique United Kingdom Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

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