Stock No. 34406

Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens

A striking collection of 7 natural mineral specimens sourced from an ex. private British collection. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set of minerals includes a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics, and qualities. Included in this stunning collection an exquisite…

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£1,375.00

Dimensions

Depth: 10.5cm4.13in

Width: 10.5cm4.13in

Height: 11.5cm4.53in

Weight: 4.4kg9.7lbs

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Condition Report

These are naturally made, prehistoric specimens formed by nature over millions of years. As such, formations, variations and markings are natural and are to be celebrated as features of each specimen.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Origin

Madagascar, Scotland, Africa, Congo, United Kingdom

Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric

Maker

Natural

Material

Mineral, Minerals

Period

Prehistoric

About this piece

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A striking collection of 7 natural mineral specimens sourced from an ex. private British collection.

Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set of minerals includes a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics, and qualities.

Included in this stunning collection an exquisite pyromorphite on quartz with barite epimorphs sourced from Sarrowcole Vein, in Lead Hills, Scotland.

A striking azurite with malachite, originating from the Congo, also features with its vibrant blue with splashes of pale green and pink.

Silver lead, originating from Namibia, can be seen with its beautiful lustre and natural form.

This impressive group of mineral specimens have been hand-selected from British collections to create a unique set, to be arranged in any formation.

They make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history.

As displayed left to right:

Calcite

Calcite – orange twist

Azurite with malachite

Pyromorphite on quartz

Dogtooth calcite

Roselite

Silver lead

Additional information

Comes with 7 exclusive custom-made small display plinths – ø10.5 x H6.5cm

Overall dimensions are for largest specimen and base.

Additional dimensions

Largest specimen – Chalcedony: 5 x 10.5 x 5cm (1.97 x 4.13 x 1.97in)

Combined weight of specimens, excl bases: 1.5kg

Additional information

Weight 4.4 kg
Dimensions 10.5 × 10.5 × 11.5 cm
Origin

Madagascar, Scotland, Africa, Congo, United Kingdom

Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric

Maker

Material

,

Period

Prehistoric

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