L228 crucifix The Italian church candlestick top

The Italian church candlestick top artifact

19th century Italian church offertory bag with ecclesiastical metal trim and decorated with irradiated black crystal points and a natural forming cross-shaped baroque pearl with or without lucite

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7" tall x  9" wide x  1

The calcite crystal in sphalerite is from Elmwood Mine in Tennessee

L228 crucifix The Italian church candlestick top18th century Italian station of the cross on calcite crystals in matrix with 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. 25" wide x 2. 5" deep