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Silver

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A CLASSIC, OLD-TIME and rich Arizona specimen of thick curled silver wires on a matrix of solid silver from the famous Silver King Mine, near Superior. The piece is nicely burnished with acanthite. The Silver King Mine was discovered in 1873 and was depleted by 1888! A fine piece for the Arizona, locality or elements collector. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesSilver
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 x 2.3 x 1.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Silver
Mineral guide
Learn about Silver
native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.
Regional guide
Silver from Silver King mine
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