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Banded Agate

German Lapidary (Idar-Oberstein) · 1880-1920

Banded Agate by German Lapidary (Idar-Oberstein), identification view — Community photograph · added 5 April 2026

Identification summary

A hand-ground marble made from natural cryptocrystalline quartz, featuring distinct parallel layers of color.

Visible record

Maker candidate: German Lapidary (Idar-Oberstein)
Era: 1880-1920
Pattern: Banded / Concentric
Rarity assessment: Uncommon
Condition assessment: Near Mint
Size: Standard Shooter (approx. 5/8" to 3/4")
Material: Natural Agate (Cryptocrystalline Quartz)