Updated December 17th, 2012!

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MIN#SILVER-1 NEW!

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

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

MIN#SILVER-3 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-4 NEW!

VERY RARE!! Amazing combination of Native Silver crystals on olive-green Chlorargyrite var. Embolite!
Both sit atop a matrix of orange Limonite. This is the only specimen of this combination that I've ever seen
and they are extremely rare from all localities. Using a 10X loupe, you literally see hundreds of lustrous
Silver crystals and some fine Silver wires sitting atop and between green crystals of Embolite! This is
truly a  rare opportunity to acquire a mineral conbination that very few collectors have ever owned.
From the Broken Hill Mine in New South Wales, Australia.
Measures 5.2 cm by 7.5 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Dr. Eric Asselborn, Albert Chapman, Kevin Ward Mineral Collections
Price $12,500

MIN#SILVER-5 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-6 NEW!

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

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

MIN#SILVER-8 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-9 NEW!

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

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

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

MIN#SILVER-12 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-13 NEW!

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

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

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

MIN#SILVER-16 NEW!

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

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

MIN#SILVER-18 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-19 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-20 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-21 NEW!

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

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

MIN#SILVER-23 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-24 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-25 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-26 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-27 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-28 NEW!

Rare specimen of Native Silver dendrites with reddish sprays of Erythrite!
The Cobalt mining area was famous for its mix of Silver and Erythrite (Cobalt bloom) in much the same
manner that Creede is famous for Silver and Amethyst. Unfortunately for collectors, most of the specimens
were not saved. Many miners would actually clean away the Erythrite to expose additional Silver, thus
destroying classic specimens. Today, specimens like the one offered here are extremely difficult to find.
From the Cobalt Mining District, Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 7 cm by 5.8 cm by 2 cm in total size.
Price $1500

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

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

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

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

MIN#SILVER-33 NEW!

Unusual and quite flashy combo featuring Acanthite crystals on Chalcopyrite ps. after Polybasite!
The Acanthite crystals are very sharp and lustrous and show well against the Golden Chalcopyrite.
There's also a slight iridescence to them. The Chalcopyrite has completely pseudomorphed the
Polybasite and the end result is a super lustrous, golden series of glittering blades, both large and small.
From Guanajuato, Durango, Mexico
Measures 3.8 cm by 4.3 cm by 4 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#SILVER-34 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-35 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-36 NEW!

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

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

MIN#SILVER-38 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-39 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-40 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-41 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-42 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-43 NEW!

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

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

MIN#SILVER-45 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-46 NEW!

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

MIN#SILVER-47 NEW!

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

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

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

MIN#SILVER-50 NEW!

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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