L472 17th Century and a theory of origin

and a theory of origin is they are a fossil replacement

calcite crystals in matrix

5" wide x 5" high x 4" deep

18th century Italian gold leaf distressed candlestick with natural forming pyrite on a calcite matrix top and mounted on a coordinating pyrite base

Stromatolites are the oldest known fossils in the world

L472 17th Century and a theory of origin18th century Italian candlestick with amber and aquamarine points on an aquamarine base. The candlestick artifact is originally from a church in Tuscany. It is hand carved and hand painted with evergreen and pale green pigments, and orange undercoat showing through. The colors of the candlestick perfectly coordinate with the aquamarine and amber. The Italian church artifact and minerals are put together in a sculptural form creating a piece that