Lot 073 - Septarian Geode Nodule with Calcite Crystal Cavity and Brown Aragonite Veining, Cut and Polished, 7" L 25916P08 Antique illustrated book titled "Joan

Antique illustrated book titled "Joan of Arc" by Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel

Light wear consistent with age and storage

Manufactured by Seth Thomas Sons & Co

It features traditional Masonic motifs such as the all seeing eye

I found that the backing being used was a ruby ambrotype of a woman

Lot 073 - Septarian Geode Nodule with Calcite Crystal Cavity and Brown Aragonite Veining, Cut and Polished, 7" L 25916P08 Antique illustrated book titled "JoanA septarian geode nodule, cut to reveal the interior structure. The polished face displays gray limestone segments separated by brown aragonite veining in angular, branching patterns. The center opens into a cavity lined with calcite crystals. The exterior retains its natural rough mudstone surface.