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Updated December 17th, 2012!
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Exceptional and very original specimen
of Native Wire Silver with Acanthite!
I discovered this incredibly beautiful Native Silver
during the show and it comes from a well
known German collector who has some of the finest Freiberg Silvers I've ever seen.
This was
one of his favorite specimens and it's easy to see why considering the remarkable
aesthetics
of the twisting and curling wires. My favorite is the center wire which I call the
"monkey tail"
but the top wire which forms a curling hook and the left wire which looks windblown also
add
character and balance to this visually stunning specimen. The wires are all very sturdy
and
striated with a sparkling Acanthite drusy coating which attests to the originality of the
specimen.
Most German Silvers on the market have had their Acanthite coating removed but this
specimen
is intact, just like the day it was mined, and that is a very rare thing to find. I
haven't seen a more
original German Silver on the market in the past decade so this is truely a unique
opportunity!
From the Himmelsfürst Mine, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge,
Saxony, Germany.
Measures 10.2 cm by 5.1 cm by 2.2 cm in total size.
Ex. D. M. C., Guenther Mineral Collections
Price $38,500
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MIN#SILVER-2 NEW!
MUSEUM QUALITY specimen featuring huge
crystals of Acantite on Calcite!
This specimen is easily in the top three of
all time finest Acanthites that I have seen from Mexico!
It was formally in the Romero Collection before being gifted to the University of Arizona
Mineral
Museum. There are well over a dozen perfect crystals of Acanthite here, most still
displaying the
slight hoppering from their days as high temperature Argentite which later cooled to
Acanthite but
remained faithful to the original crystal form. The crystals measure to 3 cm in size and
are a lustrous
silver-gray except for the middle portion just below the top which is slightly accented
with tiny crystals
of Pyrite. The Acanthite formed within a tight seam which forced their outward growth from
a narrow
center. The end result is a specimen which takes on the appearance of crystals which are
blossoming
into large, distinct terminations - almost like flowers atop a narrower stem! A VERY
aesthetic and
might I say unique presentation. I can't recall another specimen looking anything like
this one.
From the Fresnillo Mine, Pinos, Mun. de Pinos, Zacatecas,
Mexico.
Measures 10 cm by 7.2 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Romero, University of Arizona Mineral
Collections
Price $35,000
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MUSEUM QUALITY! Gorgeous specimen of
Native Silver Wires on Acanthite coated Silver!
This specimen is a classic German Silver, dating back to the 1800's! It consists of
curling wires
in various lengths and sizes, all rising upwards from a matrix of Silver with Acanthite
coating.
The wires are well striated and covered with the most beautiful golden patina you'll ever
see.
Exceptional in every respect and one of the most aesthetic Silvers I've ever owned or
offered.
I'm excited to now have it back to be able to offer this great specimen again on the
website.
From Freiberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 7.5 cm by 5.3 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Pellman, Schorsch, Bernardi Mineral Collections
* Hall of Fame Specimen *
Comes with a custom made, labeled base
Price $28,500
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Bright, lustrous dendrites of Native
Silver atop matrix!
An eye catching Silver specimen from the famous
White Pine Mine - famous for its superb
crystalline dendrites. Brilliant and lustrous with half a dozen rising dendrites,
all of which are complete.
From the White Pine Mine, White Pine, Ontonagon County,
Michigan.
Measures 3.2 cm by 2.6 cm in total size.
Price $685
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Incredibly aesthetic specimen of Native
Wire Silver!
When it comes to fine Native Wire Silver specimens from Freiberg, this specimen is
literally a work of art!
With a wonderful balance and its stunning eye appeal, this rates as one of the most
attactive (and unique)
specimens I've ever seen or offered on the website. The base is composed of dozens of thin
Silver wires
which nest together before giving rise to nearly a dozen twisting wires of various sizes
which climb upwards.
The thickest Silver wire is actually quite thick at 1 cm and can be seen to the far right,
just above the base.
It also sprouts upwards in the form of thinner wires on the right side where it is joined
by numerous others!
From the Himmelsfürst Mine, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge,
Saxony, Germany.
Measures 9.7 cm by 7.4 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Ex. Franz Saller, Bernardi Mineral Collections
Come with a custom made, labeled base
Price $28,500
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MIN#SILVER-7 NEW!
VERY RARE!! Historic specimen
featuring Acanthite crystals on Erythrite (Cobalt bloom) covered matrix!
Specimens of this combination from Cobalt are so
rare that you'd be lucky to see one in a decade. This is the first I've offered
in the history of this website (15 years) and I've seen no others, not even during my
visit to Cobalt several years ago. Simply
put, not many large Acanthite specimens with their original Erythrite coating survive from
the Cobalt Mining Disrict. Most
were cleaned or had their Erythrite bloom removed and that is a shame because it's such a
large part of the region's history.
Erythrite, being a Cobalt mineral, is also the reason behind the town's name. This
large plate has been preserved since it
was mined in the early 1900's and the Acanthite crystals are lustrous, measuring to 1.5 cm
in size. They are well scattered
atop the red surfaces. This specimen is a rare opportunity to acquire an original specimen
from a great Silver mining district.
From the O'Brien Mine, Coleman Township, Cobalt area,
Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 12 cm by 13.5 cm by 3.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Robert W. Hauck Mineral Collection
Price $15,000
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EXCEPTIONAL!! Thick, curling wire of
Native Silver on Calcite matrix!
This is what a Kongsberg Silver should look like!
Thick, striated, and antique patinaed,
rising out from a Calcite seam in matrix. When I think of the miners of yesteryear mining
Silver in Kongsberg, this is the image I have in mind. I can only imagine what they must
of thought when these specimens were discovered by candlelight inside those old mines.
Unfortunately for them, all Silver ore mined was the property of the King. This amazing
specimen features a 1+ cm thick wire which curls its way upwards some 5.6 cm. The
wire narrowed a bit as it grew but kept a nice thickness all the way up. Needless to
say, there's no risk of bending this sturdy wire if handled. Interesting note -
Silver
wires appear on the bottom side of the matrix and this makes me wonder if the wire
extends all the way through the host rock. It's possible but I'd leave the piece as is.
From the Kongsberg Silver Mines, Kongsberg, Buskerud,
Norway.
Measures 7 cm by 3.4 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Ex. Anton Watzl Sr. Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, engraved base
Price $22,500
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EXCEPTIONAL!! Tremendous specimen of
Native Wire Silver atop a matrix of massive Silver!
This incredible specimen hails from the obscure
Shaft #66 in Schlema! I'm told that this shaft is
actually located near the center of town and that specimens from there are quite rare. The
wires pop
up from a matrix that is mostly massive Silver and thin wires intertwined with small bits
of Calcite.
The wires that rise upwards are more like knarled ropes and they are all very stable. This
is
easily one of the finest Schlema Silvers I've seen in a long time and would make a
wonderful
addition to a Silver specimen suite or European mineral collection. Superb, aesthetic
small cab!
From Shaft #66, Schlema, Schlema-Hartenstein District,
Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 5 cm by 7.4 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Wolfgang Wendel, Kevin Ward Mineral Collections
Price $9500
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MIN#SILVER-10 NEW!
Rich specimen featuring brilliant
crystals of Sylvanite with Gold on Purple Fluorite and Quartz!
The Sylvanite crystals are very distinct and are
perched atop and between fine cubes and octahedrons
of purple Fluorite. This is pretty neat because usually the Fluorite is micro in size and
doesn't appear
as visible crystals. The Sylvanite is very lustrous and covers a good portion of
the sparkling matrix.
From the Doctor Mine (Jack Pot Mine), Cripple Creek
District, Teller County, Colorado.
Measures 3.1 cm by 4.7 cm by 2 cm in total size.
Ex. Jonas H. Brooks, New York State Museum
Collections
Price $1850
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MIN#SILVER-11 NEW!
CLASSIC SILVER!! Amazing specimen
featuring Pyrargyrite crystals draped atop Calcite rhombs!
This incredibly aesthetic combination of Pyrargyrite crystals draped
over the top of Hematite accented
Calcite rhombs dates back to the late 1800's! It's in wonderful condition considering it's
age and has a
presence that will impress even the fussiest collectors. The provenance is also very
impressive, consisting of
two major names in the world of minerals. Amazingly, both of their original labels are
intact with the specimen!
From the Samson Mine, St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany.
Measures 3.5 cm by 6.6 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Circa late 1800's - Ex. Franz Hafliger, W. Maucher, Kevin Ward
Mineral Collections
Comes with a custom made, labeled acrylic base
Price $12,500
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The "SILVER COBRA"!
This is truely an EXCEPTIONAL specimen of Peruvian
Native Wire Silver on matrix!
Peruvian Silvers hit the market about ten years ago and they really came on strong and
heavy
at the time. Unfortunately, I didn't find very many with the aesthetical quality of this
well known
specimen. The piece was photographed by Jeff Scovil at the time for publication and it was
named
the Cobra for obvious reasons. Unlike so many Peruvian Silvers, these wires are thick and
clean.
The luster is also very impressive. I consider this one of the finest Silvers to come out
of the find.
From a private collection, this is the second appearance of this fine specimen on the
website!
From the Uchucchacua mine, Oyon Province, Lima
Department, Peru.
Measures 5 cm by 6.5 cm in size with a "snake-like" 3.5 cm curl of .3 cm thick
Wire Silver.
Ex. Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Price $9500
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Sweet miniature featuring Leaf Native
Silver in and atop matrix!
A very aesthetic specimen which displays three
distinct growths of leaf Silver with
the largest of which rising 2.4 cm above the dark matrix. Delicate looking but sturdy.
A rare specimen being that Silver is not listed as a major mineral in the Kirkland area.
From the Kirkland Lake area, Gauthier Township, Timiskaming
District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 5 cm by 2.4 cm in size.
Ex. Schlichter Mineral Collection
Price $485
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MIN#SILVER-14 NEW!
Fine halfbreed featuring Native Silver
crystals atop larger crystals of Native Copper!
This specimen can be displayed from several angles
but this one is my favorite. The bright
white and lustrous Silver crystals sit side by side atop the Copper, terminating outwards
in
different directions. The large Copper crystal at the bottom is accented by bits of
Calcite.
From the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan.
Measures 5.8 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $1850
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MIN#SILVER-15 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL! Classic and dramatic
Native Silver from Kongsberg!
I fell in love with this Kongsberg Silver the moment
I saw it! Thick, lustrous, ropey wires rise up
from a white Calcite accented base, curling their way up to various heights. The center
wire and
tallest of the group completes its growth in a twirly, tornado-like tip, full of
striations and artistry.
This is one of those specimens that I could look at for hours and is easily one of the
finest Silver
miniatures from this classic locality that I have ever owned! I saw no better
miniature at the show.
I think one would be hard pressed to find a more attractive example that isn't of the tree
form.
Circa 1850's - From Kongsberg Silver Mining District,
Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 5.8 cm by 4 cm by 2.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Herbert Obodda Mineral Collection #3133
Comes with a custom made, labeled base for display
Price $17,500
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EXCEPTIONAL! Elogated crystals of
Acanthite ps Argentite sprouting upwards atop Acanthite cubes!
Bizarre looking specimen and one that is a Silver
collector's dream! Argentite is a mineral that exists
at high temperature and when it cools, it pseudomorphs into Acanthite which is the low
temperature
version of the same mineral. These Argentite crystals kept their original form which could
best be
described as "fishtail-like". Perfectly formed, lustrous cubes of Acanthite make
up the base of this
very unique specimen. Classic Silver specimen dating back to the late 1800's or
possibly earlier.
From the Himmelsfürst Mine, Freiberg District,
Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 4 cm by 3.1 cm by 2.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Wolfgang Wendel, Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Price $3500
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MIN#SILVER-17 NEW!
Completely crystallized specimen of Native
Silver on matrix!
Look at the hundreds of crystals and cubes which make up this very impressive Mexican
Silver!
This is easily one of the most crystallized Batopilas specimens I've ever come across. The
patina
is a lovely antique-golden brown and the crystals are present on both sides of the
specimen!
From Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5.2 cm by 5.8 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Price $2450
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Tremendous cabinet sized specimen of Native Wire Silver from China!
INCREDIBLE specimen of Native Silver, with wires
twirling and curling their way upwards
from the thicker wires at the bottom, and twisting into a very aesthetic "tree"
form! The luster
is brilliant and covers the entire surface from top to bottom. A light patina can be seen
along the
edges and this only serves to enhance the beauty of the overall specimen. Also, a
peppering
of sparkling Acanthite drusy lends additional contract to the edges of some of the Silver
wires.
From the Hongda Mine, Lingqiu County, Datong Prefecture,
Shanxi Province, China
Measures 15 cm by 11.4 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved acrylic stand.
Price $18,500
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Dazzling combination of Chalcopyrite
covered Polybasite crystals with Acanthite!
This amazing miniature came to light during
the show and I acquired it with my other
Silver specimens. It's in great shape with only a few incomplete crystals. Considering
how thin the Polybasites are, this is to be expected. The main Polybasite crystals are
complete and the crystal form is very distinct as is obvious by looking at the crystal
on the upper left. The lustrous gray Acanthite crystals contrast well with the golden to
reddish brown Chalcopyrite covered Polybasites. This specimen sparkles in any light.
From the San Juan de Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mun. de
Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Measures 4 cm by 5.1 cm in size.
Ex. Stoudt Mineral Collection
Price $1500
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Fine crystals of Allargentum with
Dyscrasite, Schachnerite, Native Silver, and Actinolite sprays!
This attractive small miniature has it all! The well
formed crystals emerge from the right side of the
matrix and climb upwards atop one another. The light green Actinolite sprays are scattered
between.
From the Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate
Province, Morocco.
Measures 5.4 cm by 2.6 cm in size.
Price $1250
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Exceptional specimen featuring
Acanthite crystals with Polybasite and Calcite!
This very aesthetic specimen is rich with both
contrast and Silver minerals! The Acanthites
are a lustrous gray as are the Polybasites. The small Calcite crystals are colorless and
really
pop against the darker Silver minerals. The rounded Acanthite crystals branch out and form
an arrangement which reminds one of Argentite. The largest average around 1 cm in size.
From Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Measures 4.8 cm by 5.4 cm by 2.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Kuhn, Stoudt, Kevin Ward Mineral Collections
Price $2850
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MIN#SILVER-22 NEW!
UNIQUE AND VERY RARE!!
Museum plate of Pyrargyrite crystals with Acanthite and
Quartz from Tonopah, Nevada!
An unbelievable find!!! This specimen was presented as a gift
to the Philadelphia Academy in 1915 by
the Tonopah-Belmont Mining Company and has not been touched or messed with since it was
found in the
mine pocket nearly 100 years ago. Large cabinet in size, this is a true relic from the
earliest Silver mining
history of Nevada and represents the largest and finest specimen that I've ever seen from
Tonopah or
any other locale in Nevada for that matter. The plate features dozens of shiny, lustrous
Pyrargyrite
crystals with Acanthite and white Quartz points. There's a good deal of color remaining in
these ruby-silvers
and many of the Pyrargyrites show red under normal lighting A direct spotlight really
brings out the color!
Obviously this cabinet sized plate has been well protected during its many decades in the
Academy!
Measures 16 cm by 19 cm by 6 cm in total size.
From the Tonopah-Belmont Mining Company, Tonopah Mining District, Nye County, Nevada.
Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Science Mineral
Collection
Ex. Kevin Ward Mineral Classics Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled stand.
Price $50,000
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Very rare combination featuring
Argentite ps. after Galena with Realgar and Xanthoconite crystals on Barite!
Xanthoconite is a rare Silver Arsenic Sulfide (Ag3AsS3).
These rare specimens came to market years ago and
only a few good ones were available at that time. They've long since disappeared and I
haven't seen one in
almost a decade. The Xanthoconite can be seen scattered about atop the Barite blades near
the Argentite
which has completely pseudomorphed and taken on the habit of the Galena cubes. Red
Proustite crystals
are also present on this unique Silver specimen, displaying a close association with the
Xanthoconite.
From the Alte Hoffnung Gottes Mine, Kleinvoigtsberg,
Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 7.5 cm by 5.5 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Price $3500
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Fine specimen of Native Silver rising
up frpm Calcite matrix!
This amazing miniature not only boasts the
very much sought after Silver on Calcite rhomb
appearance - the Silver at the top also forms a complete ring! This is easily one of the
most unique
Kongsberg Silvers I've ever owned or offered on the website! The Calcite rhomb at the
bottom
is mostly complete with some additional Silver inclusions towards the bottom. The Native
Silver
rises upwards some 4 cm and most likely formed the ring around a now missing Calcite or
additional
Calcite matrix. In excellent condition, this specimen would make a great additional to a
Silver collection
or any mineral collection that needs a good looking Kongsberg at a price that won't break
the bank.
From Kongens
Gruve, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 4.9 cm by 2.4 cm by 2.2 cm in total size.
Ex. T. Bye Mineral Collection
Includes an old original handwritten label
Price $4500
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Very fine example of Boleite cubes on
hardened mud matrix!
Nearly a dozen of these lustrous blue crystals, the
largest cubes measures around .6 cm in size.
All are stable on the matrix and there is no damage to speak of except for trivial bumps.
The cubes
are also mostly clean with very little matrix attachment. Blue can be seen at the corners
under lighting.
Note: The lighter areas you see atop the cubes and near the edges are light reflections,
not contacts.
From the Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalía, Boleo District, Mun.
de Mulegé, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Measures 2.8 cm by 4 cm by 2.9 cm in total size.
Ex. Al Ordway Mineral Collection
Price $3500
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Stunning specimen featuring fine
Native Silver dendritics on matrix!
I love the perfect Spinel Twin crystal that rises
vertically atop the specimen!
An .8 cm Acanthite crystal is located just below the Spinel Twin at 9 o'clock.
From the New Nevada Mine, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 3.1 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $485
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Lustrous, silvery-gray crystal cluster
of Stephanite with Calcite on matrix!
VERY impressive example of this late stage Silver
Antimony Sulfosalt which is roughly
about 69% Silver by formula. The crystals appear as flattened hexagonal tables with
an obvious twin visible in the photo on the far left side of the cluster. Crude
looking
dogtooth Calcite crystals surround the cluster and cover most of the host rock matrix.
From the Doloras Mine, Real del Monte, Hidalgo, Mexico.
Measures 5 cm by 4.8 cm by 4 cm in size.
Ex. Manhattanville College Mineral Collection, Purchase,
New York
Price $2500
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MIN#SILVER-29 NEW!
Fine specimen of herringbone Native Silver
crystals!
Both sides of this attractive specimen are free of matrix and completely crystalline. The
crystals
are sharp and lustrous with a beautiful golden patina. Accented by a few bits of white
Calcite.
From the Batopilas District, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 4.1 cm by 2.2 cm in size.
Price $785
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MIN#SILVER-30 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL! Unique specimen of Native
Silver wires in Calcitic matrix from Kongsberg!
This specimen fascinates me! I've seen many fine Silvers from
Kongsberg in my days but this is the
finest of this variety I've come across from there and I can attest that they are
definately not common.
This specimen is original and old, with a handwritten label on the backside which dates to
the mid 1800's
The surfaces are incredibly bright and lustrous with a wire arrangement that is very
pleasing to the eye.
The white Calcite was picked away here and there to expose the wires and the entire piece
takes on
the appearance of a snow covered fir tree. A great companion piece for the more
traditional thick wires!
From the Kongsberg Silver Mines, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 5.8 cm by 8 cm by 2.7 cm in total size.
Price $9500
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MIN#SILVER-31 NEW!
Rare and aesthetic specimen of Native
Silver wires emerging from Calcite matrix!
This is a prized locality for Silver collectors and one that is now under water and
inaccessible.
The mine itself was actually located on an islet in Lake Superior and as one would expect,
eventually the water came in and flooded the shaft. Authetic Silvers from the Silver Islet
Mine date back to as early as 1868 when ore was first discovered by Thomas MacFarlane
to as late as 1884 when the mine was finally closed after yielding over $3 million in
Silver. The
above specimen displays a beautiful antique patina, which is indicative of its age, over
strong luster.
From the Silver Islet Mine, Silver Islet, Sibley Township, Thunder Bay District, Ontario,
Canada.
Measures 3.8 cm by 1.7 cm by 2.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Graeber Mineral Collection
Price $3500
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MIN#SILVER-32 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL! Very fine cabinet plate of
Native Silver pseudomorphing after Dyscrazite!
The crystal form is well defined and sharp although completely replaced by Native Silver.
This is one
of the most well balanced plates I've seen. It could actually be displayed from either
side as there are
larger "fans" on the backside. I prefer the "jackstraw" crystal
appearance on the front side though
and the patina is completely original and untampered with which is how fine Silvers should
appear.
From Príbram, Central Bohemia, Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Measures 8.2 cm by 10.2 cm by 4 cm in size
Price $3500
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MIN#SILVER-33 NEW!
Unusual and quite flashy combo featuring Acanthite crystals on Chalcopyrite ps. after Polybasite!
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Dramatic and very aesthetic Native Silver
Wire perched atop Calcite!
This curling wire is sturdy and lustrous with a light coating of Acanthite drusy.
The matrix actually consists of terminated Calcite crystals with complete faces.
From Mine #45, Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
Measures 4.5 cm by 2 cm in size.
Price $1250
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NEW FIND! Interesting mix of
Allargentum with Dyscrasite, Schachnerite, and Native Silver!
I cherry picked the group that appeared in Tucson
for the most aesthetic specimens from
this new find and this cute miniature was among the ones chosen. The highly lustrous
crystals spray out towards the left from the center cluster and the entire grouping sits
atop a
matrix of shiny white Calcite. The numerous crystals are somewhat matted but still quite
distinct.
From the Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate
Province of Morocco.
Measures 4.5 cm by 4.5 cm by 3.8 cm in size.
Price $785
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EXCEPTIONAL! Amazing specimen of
Native Silver with Argentite from Kongsberg!
This incredible specimen features an elogated
crystal topped by a large 2.3 cm Silver crystal!
The elongated crystal below shows the obvious influence of matrix or Calcite, giving it an
angular
appearance. The crystal at top is more textbook with well defined faces! Both are accented
by
a beautiful antiquish-golden patina which displays the age and originality of this classic
Silver.
From Saggrenda, Kongsberg Silver Mining District,
Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 5 cm by 2 cm by 1.7 cm in size.
Ex. Peter Farquhar Mineral Collection
Price $8500
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MIN#SILVER-37 NEW!
Interesting specimen featuring
greenish-brown Embolite crystals with Goethite and Cerussite!
Chlorargyrite is the mineral known as "Horn
Silver". It was once misunderstood by miners
until they had it assayed and discovered it was Silver Chloride and very rich.
Embolite is
a variety of Chlorargyrite which adds some Bromian into the molecular mix and is also
known as Bromian Chlorargyrite. This specimen is covered with the waxy-brown crystals
which are accented by iridescent (bluish-lavender) Goethite and tiny twinned Cerussites!
I haven't seen this combination of minerals from the Broken Hill before and it's very
nice.
From the Broken Hill Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill,
Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia.
Circa 1950's - Measures 9.5 cm by 7.4 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Price $2500
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VERY RARE!! Leaves of Native Silver and
Malachite atop Chalcocite from Bisbee, Arizona!
Needless to say, Bisbee wasn't known for its Silver but it did
appear as sheets from time to time.
Specimens of Bisbee Silver are incredible rare and I think I've seen less than half a
dozen in the
past decade. This specimen shows a fairly rich scattering of Native Silver atop the dark
Chalcocite
matrix and is accenting by fibrous green Malachite. This specimen represents a rare
opportunity!
Circa 1900 - From Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 5.6 cm by 5.5 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. Gerald Clark Mineral Collection
Price $985
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Lustrous curling wires of Native
Silver with a slight antique patina!
Very aesthetic specimen featuring numerous winding
wires, twisting their way
upwards from just a small bit of matrix. The old label dates this specimen back
at least 50 years but it is probably much older. A great looking Silver miniature!
From the Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge,
Saxony, Germany.
Measures 6.3 cm by 1.8 cm in size.
Ex. Gerald Clark, Revelle Mineral Collections
Comes with an original Staatl.
Mineralien-Niederlage, Freiberg, Sa. label
Price $4250
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Rare specimen featurng Native Silver
crystals on matrix from Freiberg!
A classic specimen from the 1800's with dozens of
distinct Silver crystals set atop
matrix with Calcite and black spheres of Hematite! The crystals cover both sides of
the matrix and are quite lustrous. Galena is also present among the mix of minerals.
From the Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 4.4 cm by 3.6 cm by 2.6 cm in total size.
Ex. H. J. Siber Mineral Collection
Price $685
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EXCEPTIONAL! Sculptural specimen of
Embolite from Australia!
This is one of the finest specimens of Embolite that
I've ever offered on the website! Embolite is
a form of Chlorargyrite with Bromide included in the mix. This specimen is incredibly
aesthetic,
displaying the natural stalactic form it formed in the mine. It reminds me of the
old "Horn Silver"
specimens from the old western mining days and actually looks somewhat like a horn. The
surfaces
are in excellent condition with a resinous luster that looks almost waxy. This reminds me
of the
old stories about miners in the 1800s shaping and molding Horn Silver into small figurines
in their
spare time. The color of the specimen is a yellowish-green when given a normal amount of
light.
From the Junction Mine, Broken Hill, New South Wales,
Australia.
Measures 8 cm by 5.5 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Ex. J. R. Jelks Mineral Collection
Price $2850
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Rich specimen of dendritic Native
Silver on Calcite matrix!
Etched from Calcite matrix, this specimen is
composed of hundreds of fine dendritics
grouped together in a mesh of richness. A good amount of matrix remains to give a solid
base to
the Silver and the specimen is not fragile at all. An attractive golden patina cover the
dendrites.
From Príbram, Central Bohemia Region, Bohemia, Czech
Republic.
Measures 8 cm by 8.6 cm by 5.2 cm in total size.
Price $985
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EXCEPTIONAL MUSEUM SPECIMEN!!
Tremendous antique plate of super lustrous Pyrargyrite crystals with Calcite on matrix!
One of the finest I've seen from St. Andreasberg and one that has
quite an impressive
provenance as well. The Pyrargyrite crystal grouping is incredibly sharp, undamaged, and
lustrous. It also still displays an amazing amount of red for a specimen of its age! Note
the
reddish color of the crystals in the bottom close up when exposed to a direct light. This
plate
is literally covered from top to bottom with lustrous, shiny Pyrargyrite but it's the main
grouping in the top center which is the main attraction. These large crystals each measure
just shy of 2 cm in size with some 1 cm crystals nearby. I love this specimen and can
highly
recommend it to anyone who is a Silver mineral collector or a collector of very high end
classics!
From St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Measures 7 cm by 11.3 cm by 8.8 cm in size.
Ex. Geipel Collection (early 1900's), Bally-Prior Museum Collection
in Schönenwerd, Switzerland
Price $17,500
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MIN#SILVER-44 NEW!
Rainbow colored specimen of Native
Silver wires on matrix!
A beautiful specimen of twisting wires of Native
Silver which can be displayed
from either side. The iridescent color may be the result of a slight mineral
coating
but it appears to be a natural patina. Whatever the case, it makes for a unique piece.
From Tongbai County, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province,
China
Measures 4.3 cm by 5 cm by 1.4 cm in total size.
Come with a custom made base for display
Price $1500
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Scarce specimen of lustrous
Allargentum crystals on sparkling matrix!
Allargentum is a Silver-Antimony mineral
which isn't seen as often as I would like.
This specimen features lustrous, distinct crystals which show well against the drusy-like
matrix. Some of the crystal faces appear "etched" but I think this is only
matrix influence.
From Hartenstein, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 6.1 cm by 5.4 cm in size.
Price $985
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Exceptional miniature of iridescent
Native Silver on matrix from Kongsberg!
The Native Silver emerges from the Calcitic matrix,
forming two distinct "horns" which are
reminiscent of a viking helmet! The surfaces are not only highly lustrous, but
there are also
iridescent with shades of red, green, purple, and blue. The Silver measures 2.5 cm in
height
and is surrounded by Acanthite, Polybasite, and other Silver Sulfides atop the host
matrix.
From the Kongsberg Silver Mining District, Kongsberg,
Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 4.1 cm by 4.4 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Herbert Obodda Mineral Collection
Price $4500
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Exceptional specimen of Boleite cubes
on matrix!
This is the finest Boleite specimen I've acquired in
quite some time and it is also small cabinet sized!
There are 5 Boleites on the matrix above (I didn't count the small ones), and all are
complete and in
excellent condition. The only contact is on the bottom left corner of the Boleite to the
far right and this
is an irregular growth where the Boleite contacted matrix. It is not damage. The color of
the Boleite
is a dark blue with vibrant glowing corners when exposed to a direct light source. The
largest of the
crystals measures 1.3 cm corner to corner. They sit aesthetically atop the matrix with
good isolation.
Provenance - This specimen was actually part of the group that Ed
Swoboda collected decades ago!
From the Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalía, Boleo District, Mun.
de Mulegé, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Measures 7.5 cm by 6 cm by 5.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Edward Swoboda, Al Ordway Mineral Collections
Price $9500
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MIN#SILVER-48 NEW!
VERY RARE!! Fine specimen of Native Silver
atop Chalcocite from Tsumeb!
Tsumeb Silver specimens are rare enough but this specimen exhibits
nearly 3 cm of
leaf Silver atop the center crystal faces of the grayish Chalcocite!! Also with Quartz.
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 6 cm by 6.7 cm by 4.6 cm in size.
Ex. Uli Bahmann Mineral Collection
Price $2500
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MIN#SILVER-49 NEW!
Lustrous and quite rare Native Silver Wire
rising up from a matrix vug!
I can tell you right now that I seldom see good matrix wire Silvers from China. This
specimen
leaped out when I saw it in Tucson and I had the matrix trimmed even further to more
centralize
the wire. The wire itself is pretty big, measuring just shy of 5.5 cm from base to tip! I
love the way
it does an "S" curve bend as it pulls away from the Calcite and Acanthite coated
vug and rises
upwards, well above the matrix. The wire is very lustrous with a golden patina and very
attractive.
From Lingqiu County, Datong Prefecture, Shanxi Province of
China.
Measures 7.8 cm by 5.7 cm in size.
Currently in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $7500
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Rich specimen featuring dozens of
Native Silver wires curling together with Acanthite!
This specimen was difficult to photograph
with all the luster and brilliance coming off those
wires. It's an incredibly rich, albeit airy cluster of wires. I say airy because even
though
the wires are numerous, there is a good amount of space between them and this gives the
specimen a feeling of depth and 3-dimensionality. I much prefer this look over the tight,
densely packed wire clusters. Small crystals of Acanthite appear here and there atop some
of the wires and cluster together themselves to form an Acanthite pillar atop the left
side.
From Guanajuato, Mun. de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Measures 3.2 cm by 3.3 cm by 2.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Stoudt Mineral Collection
Price $1850
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