Carnelian / Banded Agate
German Hand-Ground (Traditional) · Late 1800s to Early 1900s
Identification summary
A hand-cut and ground sphere made from natural carnelian or chalcedony stone, historically produced by specialized lapidary craftsmen in the Idar-Oberstein region of Germany.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- German Hand-Ground (Traditional)
- Era
- Late 1800s to Early 1900s
- Pattern
- Banded / Solid
- Rarity assessment
- Uncommon
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Shooter (0.72 inch)
- Material
- Stone (Carnelian / Chalcedony)