L936 pyrite 18th century Italian candlestick with

18th century Italian candlestick with fossil agate coral on a calcite and barite mineral base (referenced in American Mineral Treasures pg

Weight: 45 lbs

It is then subtly lined with gold leaf on one side which contrasts beautifully with the sleek selenite

Questo pezzo è ispirato al Paradiso di Dante

L936 pyrite 18th century Italian candlestick with18th century Italian gold leaf fragment with baroque pearls on a selenite slab. The Italian fragment originally came from a church in Italy. It is adorned with baroque pearls. It is placed onto a selenite slab. Selenite is a transparent mineral that is a form of gypsum. It was used to create the windows of the Santa Sabina Basilica in Rome, Italy during the 5th century, hence the name "Window Pane Selenite." The elements create a unique piece of old