M119 calcite not only in Florence but

not only in Florence but also across Europe

8" high x 3

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

17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' base from Tuscany topped with a naturally formed coral head

5" wide x 7" deep

M119 calcite not only in Florence but18th century Italian Florence fragment topped and adorned with calcite crystals on the original fragment base. The calcite crystals come from the Elmwood Mine in Tennessee. It is an example of the world's finest crystallized calcite (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. There is still the original paint