Banded Agate (Bullseye / Eye Agate)
German Hand-Ground (Idar-Oberstein region) · Mid-19th to Early 20th Century (circa 1850-1910)
Identification summary
An exceptionally large, antique hand-ground German banded agate marble with beautiful concentric rings forming a natural 'eye' or 'bullseye' pattern.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- German Hand-Ground (Idar-Oberstein region)
- Era
- Mid-19th to Early 20th Century (circa 1850-1910)
- Pattern
- Banded / Bullseye
- Rarity assessment
- Very Rare
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Oversized / Boulder (45mm)
- Material
- Agate (Cryptocrystalline Quartz)