L234 Crystal 18th century Italian wood chalice

18th century Italian wood chalice decorated with calcite crystals in sphalerite on a lucite base

20" wide x 20" high x 2

Through the preservation of the ecclesiastical artifact

18th century Italian Florence candlestick mounted with a fishtail selenite and decorated with chalcedony rosettes and ecphora shells

these hand-woven Aubusson designs showcased great diversity in themes

L234 Crystal 18th century Italian wood chalice18th century Italian station of the cross with calcite crystals in matrix and a natural forming baroque pearl. The rare calcite crystal formation comes from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee. It is an example of the world's finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). Size: 4. 5" high x 3. 5" wide x 2" deep