Stone
Category
Natural History / Geology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Limestone
Measurements
19 x 11 x 5 mm
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Wallington, Northumberland
NT 583817
Summary
Probably accidental ejecta, lapilli of limestone fragments, well rounded, Vesuvius eruption of 1794. Devils confetti.
Provenance
Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt
Marks and inscriptions
Underneath sample bag : \\\handwritten in black ink reads - Roccie, Volcaniche Confetti,de. Diavolo piovalo. dal veluvio dal.17794