Banded Agate (Dyed Blue)
German Lapidaries (Idar-Oberstein) · Mid-1800s to Early 1900s
Identification summary
A hand-ground natural stone marble featuring intricate concentric banding, likely dyed to achieve its deep blue hue.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- German Lapidaries (Idar-Oberstein)
- Era
- Mid-1800s to Early 1900s
- Pattern
- Banded
- Rarity assessment
- Uncommon
- Condition assessment
- Mint
- Size
- Standard Shooter (Approx 5/8" to 3/4")
- Material
- Agate (Chalcedony)