L228 crucifix 18th-century Italian candlestick top with

18th-century Italian candlestick top with polished agate coral & baroque pearl and sits on a polished agate base

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The Italian church candlestick top artifact

The calcite crystal in sphalerite is from Elmwood Mine in Tennessee

and history of sculptural fragment

L228 crucifix 18th-century Italian candlestick top with18th 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