Silver with Calcite
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Beautifully formed and highly attractive, these 'Cobra-like' wires of pure Silver are from the famous locality of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan. This classic Silver has a generous coating of black Acanthite and a small cluster of white Calcite crystals (which fluoresce orange-red), both of which add to the mineral and visual interest. In numerous places along the wires the Acanthite coating thins out so that you can appreciate the excellent patina of the Silver below. This miniature has an outstanding aesthetic, and is really presentable from either side. One remarkable trait is that the Silver wires, already stout, are BRAIDED together to form a traditional, rope-like form. Riveting, and pretty rare. A very fine specimen in every way, from the early 1990s finds here. At one time, these were available for a few years in Tucson (in the 1990s), when the Russians came over. It has been a long time since I have seen such a nice miniature for sale from this locality.
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SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.4 x 2.4 cm
Listed on05/15/2026
SKULIEB26-13
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native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.Regional guide
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