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Natural specimen: a pair of amethyste and calcite flowers crystals, Italy 1880.

$4,288.66
£3,150.23
€3,600VAT Included
CA$5,918
A$6,023.91
CHF 3,428.93
MX$72,713.11
NOK 39,983.17
SEK 40,465.25
DKK 27,450.26

About the Item

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of amethiste and calcite flowers crystals druzes, mounted over guild-plated wooden bases on a vase shape. Italy circa 1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917142614112

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