Natural History: Fossils & Minerals
Discover our hand-picked collection of spectacular mineral specimens, rare fossils and museum pieces. Whether you’re a collector or an interior designer, these unique items are showstoppers, designed to draw attention in any setting.
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Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens
Stock No.33598£1,875.00 Add to basketA decorative group of 6 large mounted natural native, copper and silver specimens displayed on our small painted plaster bases. Ex. British collection, this superb group includes native silver from Imider Mine in Morocco, one of the largest mines on the African continent, and native copper from Keweenaw, USA – also known as “Copper County” -
Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Stock No.33580£1,775.00 Add to basketA large natural silky or fibrous malachite originating from Congo. Silky Malachite, which is a copper ore, is known for its rosette crystalline formation, and are often sparkling in appearance. This exceptional mineral has a striking form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. It showcases a rich green colour with areas -
Natural Ammonite Death Bed Specimen
Stock No.33578£1,175.00 Add to basketA 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 array of shaped fossils over millions of years of compression, transforming into a striking piece. It would certainly make a stunning new display or decorative piece for any -
Natural Pink Botryoidal Smithsonite Specimen
Stock No.33590£1,275.00 Add to basketTo find a natural smithsonite specimen of this size and vibrant pink-lavender colour is a very rare find. Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking specimen originates from El Refugio Mine, Sinaloa, Mexico (mine closed in 2010) and comes presented on one of our medium painted plaster bases. Prized for its vibrant -
Collection of 5 Natural Calcite Specimens
Stock No.33576£1,875.00 Add to basketA collection of 5 natural calcite specimens presented on our medium painted plaster bases. Ex. private collection, this group showcases several forms of calcite from translucent to transparent including optical calcite (Specimen B) – also known as Iceland Spar – from the Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China. Formed over millions of years, this collection -
Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Stock No.33574£2,375.00 Add to basketA beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite and limonite quartz presented on our medium painted plaster bases. Together, these specimens form a vibrant collection for display, showcasing beautiful colours and shapes formed by nature over millions of years. More details on the individual specimens below: A: Limonite Quartz plate -
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Stock No.33554£1,895.00 Add to basketA 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 blue colour. It would certainly make for an impressive display piece in any home, or in a collectors cabinet. Distinct crystals were thought to be very -
Collection of Large Mounted Natural Coral Specimens
Stock No.33548£1,875.00 Add to basketA decorative group of large mounted natural coral specimens displayed on our medium painted plaster plinths for display. Included in the collection is red pipe organ coral, acropora coral and lettuce coral. Formed by nature over hundreds of years, these coral specimens showcase a spectacular range of natural formations, beautiful textures and rich tones, making -
Illinois Pyrite Suns on a Matrix
Stock No.33546£2,875.00 Add to basketA spectacular, naturally formed arrangement of three pyrite suns on a matrix sourced from Illinois, North America. Also known as sand dollars, these minerals have a flat, disk-like shape and bright metallic lustre formed by immense pressure over millions of years. While some individual pyrite suns are later mounted onto a matrix, these sand dollars -
Large Natural Chalcedony Plate Specimen
Stock No.33540£1,775.00 Add to basketA large natural Chalcedony plate specimen originating from Madagascar. Chalcedony, from the Latin Chalcedonian, is a compact variety of microcrystalline quartz. This striking mineral is composed of microscopic fibres which is white when pure. Its beautiful crystals and scale would make a stunning new display piece inside any home, or collectors cabinet. More on Chalcedony -
Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Stock No.33528£1,795.00 Add to basketA pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns displayed in their chambers over millions of years of compression, transforming into striking gemstones. More on Ammonite/s Ammonites from Madagascar tend to be Triassic to Cretaceous in age, with several -
Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
Stock No.33510£1,575.00 Add to basketA 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 exceptional mineral has a striking plate like form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. It showcases a rich purple colour with white calcite crystals. This -
Antique 19th Century Giant Clam Shell
Stock No.35202£1,845.00 Add to basketAn antique 19th century giant clam shell. Also known by its Latin name Tridacna gigas, this clam is of a large scale and has a smooth clean finish. It could be used externally, perhaps as a water feature, or internally as a basin in a home. Alternatively, it would look stunning on display due to -
Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation
Stock No.33508£1,795.00 Add to basketA large desert rose selenite crystal formation. Selenite, also known as satin spar, desert rose, or gypsum flower are four crystal structure varieties of the mineral gypsum. The specimen originates from the deserts of Mexico. Mounted on a plinth, this interesting formation would make for a decorative piece on display in any home, or perhaps -
Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
Stock No.33496£1,475.00 Add to basketA superb set of 7 ancient prehistoric ammonite fossils presented on our small turned painted plaster bases. This group showcases ammonites of varying tone, texture and tactile finishes. Highlights of this collection include the polished jigsaw ammonite with its silken finish that showcases the complex patterns of its internal structure, and the iridescent ammonite with -
Mounted Polished Orthoceras Fossil Panel
Stock No.35103£1,575.00 Add to basketA natural prehistoric polished Orthoceras fossil panel mounted on a bespoke steel stand. Characterised by its long, straight conical shaped shell, the 370-million-year-old Orthoceras was an ancient cephalopod (mollusk) and ancestor to the modern-day squid! This large fossil panel displays an ancient Orthoceras, fossilised over millions of years, with a polished face and naturally carved -
Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen
Stock No.33422£1,875.00 Add to basketAn outstanding large British natural dogtooth calcite specimen from Cheddar Gorge, Somerset. This native British specimen is a rare find. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular dogtooth scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – and has a light coloured, almost translucent quality. It is an impressive mineral specimen -
Natural Chrysocolla Malachite Specimen
Stock No.33416£2,875.00 Add to basketA 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 -
Large Red Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Stock No.33398£12,495.00 Add to basketA large red iridescent ammonite fossil dating from the late cretaceous period (100.5 – 66 million years ago). This huge plancenticeras ammonite is approximately 16 inches tall and has an iridescent lustre that showcases a vibrant red hue. Once a living creature, this ammonite has developed its red iridescent lustre over millions of years of -
Large Carved Stone Clam Shell Sculpture
Stock No.33314£3,275.00 Add to basketThis large 20th century stone clam shell sculpture is a simply spectacular object. Circa 1920, it is by the Dudley artist, John Vernon, and was possibly a commissioned piece for a city park. It depicts the distinct form of an ocean clam shell, possibly a gapers clam indicated by its wide proportions and curved horizontal -
Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Stock No.33272£6,975.00 Add to basketA spectacular naturally formed large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours, principally blue, this huge high grade labradorite mineral 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