Azurite "rose"

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A legendary example of the famous "Bisbee Copper Roses" that came out of the old Czar Shaft (Czar Mine) in the late 1800s and first few years of the 1900s. These were never equalled by later finds of azurite in Bisbee - or anywhere. They remain distinct to this day, over a century later. A complete rose in good condition is almost impossible to find and literally only comes to market as generational collections are brought out again to share with new collectors. This piece is an amazing large miniature with the best color and luster, that leaps out at you as you hold it. It has a sharp form, without the usual subtle rolling or abrasions that happen to this soft mineral over 100 years going from person to person, drawer to drawer. It has some small damages, only (minor wear on lower back edge as displayed, and on the back side) - likely from when it came out, as it clearly was preserved well since that time. This is a historic relic of past American mining. Despite all the azurite produced since from all the locations, nothing else looks quite like a Bisbee Rose...not in this size.