Lot 073 - Septarian Geode Nodule with Calcite Crystal Cavity and Brown Aragonite Veining, Cut and Polished, 7" L 25916P08 I found that the backing

I found that the backing being used was a ruby ambrotype of a woman

The iconic US seal features an eagle clutching olive branches and arrows with a banner in his beak reading "E Plurbus Unum" - "From many

Note very dirty including rodent droppings in interior

it has loads of character and looks like it saw heavy use throughout its life

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Lot 073 - Septarian Geode Nodule with Calcite Crystal Cavity and Brown Aragonite Veining, Cut and Polished, 7" L 25916P08 I found that the backingA septarian geode nodule, cut to reveal the interior structure. The polished face displays gray limestone segments separated by brown aragonite veining in angular, branching patterns. The center opens into a cavity lined with calcite crystals. The exterior retains its natural rough mudstone surface.