$750Median
33Sold (12 mo)
$300Last sale
Tourmaline from Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA
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Most recently was on exhibit at the 2026 TGMS Show in Tucson as part of the David P. Wilber Memorial case organized by Hannah Brodhagen.
Product details
SpeciesTourmalineQuartzAlbite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions24.0 cm
Added on01/22/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Tourmaline Queen Mine
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Edward R Swoboda | Not disclosed |
Original owner of this specimen. Swoboda owned the mine, Tourmaline Queen Mine, when this specimen was discovered and this was his first pick of pieces to keep in his private collection. | ||
| — | David P Wilber | Not disclosed |
Wilber acquired the Rabbit Ears from Swoboda in a legendary trade that involved a $50,000 cash pay-out, the Bancroft Rhodochrosite (aka The Alma Queen) and a Rolls Royce automobile. | ||
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