L395 17th Century 18th century Italian hand-carved fragment

18th century Italian hand-carved fragment with coordinating geodes on a matrix with barite and calcite crystal formation from Elk Creek in Meade

The gilded fragment was originally part of a candlestick in a historical Italian church in Italy

These slabs are classically associated with volcanic rock or ancient lava

The Herkimer diamond sits atop and is embellished with mica foliage

5" tall x 5

L395 17th Century 18th century Italian hand-carved fragmentFramed 'Neographium Leucaspis' and 'Diaethria Clymena' butterflies with polished red coral and a natural forming baroque pearl. These butterflies have contrasting patterns and colors but coordinate perfectly with the coral and pearl. They are from an ethical butterfly sanctuary in Peru and are cruelty free. Combined with the coordinating natural specimens, it creates a lovely, organic modern wall piece of old and new. Size: 5. 75" high x 4. 75" wide x