L238 calcite 18th-century Italian church candlestick with

18th-century Italian church candlestick with an Italic inscription representing The Virgin Mary decorated with a Cactus crystal

Selenite lamps are single

12" wide x 5" deep x 10" high

and history of the sculptural fragment

L238 calcite 18th-century Italian church candlestick with18th century Italian station of the cross with a coordinating baroque pearl on calcite crystals in matrix. 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" high x 5" wide x 3. 25" deep