British Natural Specimens

PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes. Made in Englan...

An impressive pair of large Ashford black marble "pietra dura" obelisks from the early C19th when there was great interest in the Grand Tour' decorative art style and keen tourists o...

'Enchanted Dawn in Oranges I' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the British artist, Louis Thompson. With both his Enchanted Dawn and Dusk collections, Thompson b...

This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...

A varied collection of English Oxfordian upper Jurassic fossil specimens collected in Dorset. Ex. private collection of Raymond Henry Wells (1921-1993). This fascinating collection...

Likely European, 19th century or earlier. This pitcher is incredibly unique and unusual. The interior has a cracked rock crystal surface, purple striations and gold flecking which a...

A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one rectangular; two of cartouche form, the 'Derbyshire' or 'Belgian Black' marble slabs inset with native English stones 'Blue John' (Derbyshire Spar), 'Duke's Red', 'Bird's-Eye', and foreign Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Jasper in 'ovoid' and 'kidney' form inlays. Measurements : Rectangular plaque: 8" by 4.63" by .88" Cartouche plaque...

A wonderful Victorian taxidermy swan head with glass eyes and bright orange and black bill, mounted on a carved wooden shield and oak leaf plague.

Vintage Copeland Parian Figures, Young England & His Sister. A very good pair of Copeland figures, Parian Ware, entitled 'Young England' and 'Young England's Sister'. Both figures cast by the sculptor George Halse. Young England is seen reading a book with a cricket bat resting behind him, whilst his sister is holding a book and pencil with a croquet mallet and ball behind her. found on their bases 'Young England, Copeland M91, Copyright Reserved, G. Halse Sc' & 'Young England.s Sister, Copeland N96, Copyright Reserved'. 'Parian' is the name now used for a form of porcelain developed in England in the early 1840's essentially designed to imitate carved marble. It is a high quality unglazed porcelain, a type of bisque porcelain, prepared in a liquid form and cast in a mould. This was at the time when large marble statues...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting pieces, the list is as follows 1:- POM 17615 PINGUICULA 2:- POM 17600 VENUS FLYTRAP...

A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the set includes 48 European minerals, including a gold vial, a rock with traces of gold, lapis l...

Cumberland, England This fine calcite specimen features a bounty of well terminated crystals, clear to white hue in color, some reaching up to half an inch in length. A large specim...

A large, striking burl wood natural sculpture. Showcasing natures raw and natural beauty with intricate swirls, knots and textures it invites closer inspection. Mounted on a minimali...

The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the druzy crystal clusters add a touch of sparkle and intrigue. This rare formation is perfect for creating a sense of opulence and exclusivity, making it an ideal centerpiece for high-end interiors. This is no ordinary amethyst; the fine details and rare formation make it a collector’s item. Rare crystals are increasingly sought after by luxury homeowners, hoteliers, and designers who want to infuse their spaces with timeless beauty and a story of natural wonder. The rarity enhances the perceived value of the piece. Mounted on a bronze stand...

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...

Alan Wallwork (1931-): Organic landscape sculptural vessel, 1960-1965 Exhibiting the articulated, inventive, organic qualities & tactility of Wallwork’s early oeuvre for which he is best known - This sculptural landscape vessel has been handmade by coiling, slabbing and shaping the clay. The totemic form and pitted and pierced surfaces draw on the abstract landscape and tactility of elements in nature. matte glazes and oxides have been skillfully used to enhance the rich textures of the surfaces and the organic aesthetic. - Wallwork is one of the great individualists in British pottery, developing an archetypal language that echoed some of the wider artistic obsessions of that period, what the art critic Herbert Read called the “postwar ferment” of sculptural activity. - This piece was made during 1960-1965, the time that Wallwork was sharing a studio in Greenwich with Bernard Rooke and comes from a private collection along with a waterscape vase by Rooke and a bottle by Robert Fournier...

1960s very large industrial casting foundry mould (Mould 1080.9) 1960s very large industrial casting foundry mould (Mould 1080.9). We recently cleared the Victorian warehouses of ...

'Vug in Fuchsia & Gold II' is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson. Created by layers of coloured glass in fuchsia pink and amber/gold, the trans...

The Lavender Amethyst slab is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration with delicate lavender hues, while the druzy crystal clusters add a touch natural formation ...

From West Boltsburn Mine, Rockhope District, Weardale, England Beautiful specimen of purple fluorite crystals covered with overgrowth of siderite crystals with siderite. The specim...

'Torc' is a limited-edition (3 + 2AP) patinated bronze sculpture by the British artist Vivienne Foley. Two have been sold and so there is only one piece left from the edition. Vivie...

A large-scale fossilised natural ammonite specimen from an ex UK private collection. Sourced from South Ferriby Quarry, Lincolnshire, this striking fossil is of prominent structure, ...

Rare and unusual tea caddy crafted from a coco de mer shell featuring amethyst stone handles and embellishments, ostrich egg tops with refined metal work, and antelope horn side hand...

Ice Vug in Purple is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white exter...

Ice Vug in Turquoise I is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white ...

'Kelp' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Nina Casson McGarva Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where she introduces all of the beautifully de...

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,...

'Enchanted Dawn in Blues II' is a unique glass tree sculpture by the British artist, Louis Thompson. With both his Enchanted Dawn and Dusk collections, Thompson brings a joyous an...

Rare blue isometric fluorite crystal clusters encapsulates a striking aesthetic, showcasing intricate detail of isometric cubic form with a seamless contrast between the blue crystal...

'Royal Birds of India' - One of a kind pair of beautiful bronze sculptures, hand crafted moulded and cast in the lost wax process. Magnificent grand pair of birds in sculpture form that stand out and create a wow effect . The artwork is loosely inspired by the pea fowl, a bird native to India. The elegant stature of the bird is reminiscent of the regality and grace of the Indian maharajas...

From Greenlaws Mine, Victoria Flatt, Weardale, County Durham, England Lustrous transparent-to-translucent purple-grey cubic fluorite crystals. The flu...

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...

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...

A large natural pyrite of an unusual form sourced from the ex UK private collection. This native British mineral has a lustrous exterior that catches the light beautifully. Natural...

The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the druzy crystal clusters add a touch of sparkle and intrigue. This rare formation is perfect for creating a sense of opulence and exclusivity, making it an ideal centerpiece for high-end interiors. This is no ordinary amethyst; the fine details and rare formation make it a collector’s item. Rare crystals are increasingly sought after by luxury homeowners, hoteliers, and designers who want to infuse their spaces with timeless beauty and a story of natural wonder. The rarity enhances the perceived value of the piece. Mounted on a bronze stand...

A large natural pyrite specimen. Originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall, this native British pyrite has a lustrous exterior that catches the light beautifully. Natura...

A large natural cabinet scale pyrite specimen, originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall. This native British specimen has a lustrous exterior that catches the light bea...

An outstanding large British natural dogtooth calcite specimen from Cheddar Gorge, Somerset UK. This native British specimen is a rare find. Formed ov...

The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the druzy crystal clusters add a touch of sparkle and intrigue. This rare formation is perfect for creating a sense of opulence and exclusivity, making it an ideal centerpiece for high-end interiors. This is no ordinary amethyst; the fine details and rare formation make it a collector’s item. Rare crystals are increasingly sought after by luxury homeowners, hoteliers, and designers who want to infuse their spaces with timeless beauty and a story of natural wonder. The rarity enhances the perceived value of the piece. Mounted on a bronze stand...

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, ...

A fascinating collection of eight natural, prehistoric fossilised trilobite specimens of varying shapes and sizes – the largest measuring 14 x 11 cm (5.51 x 4.33 in). Ex. private col...

Rare blue isometric fluorite crystal clusters encapsulates a striking aesthetic, showcasing intricate detail of isometric cubic form with a seamless contrast between the blue crystal...

A large cabinet mineral specimen of natural galena from Greenlaws Mine, Weardale, England, ex. private collection of Eric Holland. This stunning example comes presented on one of our...

A natural cabinet scale pyrite specimen. Originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall, this native British specimen has a lustrous exterior that catches the light beautiful...

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...

A varied Set of English Silurian fossil specimens collected in Shropshire. Ex. private collection of Raymond Henry Wells (1921-1993). This fascinating collection of over fifty Brit...

A varied set of English Ordovician & Silurian fossil specimens collected in Shropshire. Ex. private collection of Raymond Henry Wells (1921-1993). This fascinating collection of fi...

A varied Set of English Cretaceous fossil specimens collected in the Isle of Wight. Ex. private collection of Raymond Henry Wells (1921-1993). This fascinating collection of over o...

A superb Collector’s Tray of 56 Fossil Specimens Including This enticing curio set of naturally-occurring minerals, have been specially selected from private British collections to ...

A superb Collector’s Tray of 12 Fossil Specimens Including Quartz, Amethyst, Pyrite, and fluorite. This set of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections...

An interesting collection of twelve natural, prehistoric English ammonite fossil specimens of varying shapes and sizes – ranging from 11 cm (4.33 in) wide to 2.5cm wide (0.98 in). Ex...

'Spring Yellows I' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Nina Casson McGarva. Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where she introduces all of the b...

A varied Set of English Oligocene & Upper Cretaceous fossil specimens collected around Beachy Head in Sussex, the Isle of Wight, and Dorset. Ex. private collection of Raymond Henry ...

A fascinating collection of nine natural, prehistoric fossilised Welsh trilobite specimens of varying shapes and sizes – ranging from 12 cm (2.72 in) to 5 cm (1.97 in). Ex. private c...

One of a kind pair sculptures of pine trees , hand crafted, molded and cast in bronze. Inspired by the tall pine trees lining the soft hills of the Mediterranean landscape, this uniq...

A large natural pyrite specimen on Welsh slate. Originating from a mine in Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales, this large slate displays small lustrous pyrite crystals to one face. Naturally...

A boxed collection of 30 Cornish minerals, presented in the original black and gilt glazed wooden box, the specimens numbered with corresponding keys to...

18th century English hand-carved and gilded eagle decorated with pyrophyllite on a pyrophyllite in matrix base. The head of the eagle has been replaced with a hand-carved, gesso addi...

A large natural pyrite plate-like specimen. Originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall, this native British pyrite coating on calcite has a lustrous exterior with elements...

A rare, naturally occurring witherite plate specimen from Settlingstones Mine in Northumberland UK, presented on an exclusive medium size painted plaster display plinth. Originally w...