VTG Anthracite Black Coal Art 4" Folk Art Hand Etched Mine Headframe Slag-Like For Sale

This natural rock mineral specimen is a unique and vintage measured 4 inch long hand-etched anthracite black coal Pennsylvania / Appalachia region art piece, featuring a folk art design of a mine headframe. The piece is one-of-a-kind, handmade in the United States by a retired ExxonMobil geoscientist whom resided in Little Elm, Texas. The coal is lapidary sawn, then polished on one side and showcases raw conchoidal fractures on the backside, adding to its texture and aesthetic appeal. With its mining history theme and industrial memorabilia vibe, this art piece is a fascinating addition to any collection or display. This American USA folk art rock carving is in good pre owned condition with natural rough raw coal edges and cleavage with flat area that is etched or engraved with a flat base for stable display.