L533 calcite 18th century distressed painted candlestick

18th century distressed painted candlestick base with coordinating fossil agate coral and fossil shells sitting on three sea biscuit feet

4" wide x 4" deep x 15" high

11" tall x 11" wide x 11" deep

finished with Italian raw umber glaze and pozzolana (dry ground volcanic ash) for aging

17th century Italian fragment mounted with fossil rose sea coral

L533 calcite 18th century distressed painted candlestickFishtail selenite in its matrix on lucite. Fishtail selenite is made up twin crystals of optical selenite that have grown together in the shape of angel wings or "fishtails." This crystalline form of selenite gypsum is comprised of striations that look like optical light fibers. Unusual in size, these specimens have been mined by hand in Mexico. Size: 13 high x 13 wide x 7. 5 deep 23 lbs