L257 Interi these Florence fragments in particular

these Florence fragments in particular stand apart

4" wide x 6 3/4" high x 4" deep

18th-century Italian silver leaf church tassel with a mecca varnish which has aged overtime

With the unusual formation of sphalerite and galena

The wings are tipped in Verdigris

L257 Interi these Florence fragments in particular18th century Italian wood chalice decorated with calcite crystals in sphalerite on a lucite base. The hand carved and painted chalice is from a church in Liguria, Italy. The calcite crystals 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,