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Banded Agate

German Lapidary (Oberstein region) · Late 19th to Early 20th Century (1880-1920)

Banded Agate by German Lapidary (Oberstein region), identification view
Community photograph · added 2 April 2026

Identification summary

A hand-ground marble crafted from natural banded agate, likely imported from Germany during the height of the stone marble industry.

Visible record

Maker candidate
German Lapidary (Oberstein region)
Era
Late 19th to Early 20th Century (1880-1920)
Pattern
Banded
Rarity assessment
Uncommon
Condition assessment
Good
Size
Player (approx. 5/8 inch)
Material
Natural Agate (Chalcedony)