Silver "The Pelican"
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The photo speaks for itself, I think! This is a crazy good "wire" silver from Peru, with terrific aesthetics and one of the most fat and robust "ropey" growths I have ever seen from here. Wire silver is actually a rare form of elongated crystallization, and such large examples only come from a few localities. It is in stature of the wire, comparable to old material from Kongsberg in Norway. I have seen larger silvers from this mine, but none which had so much character or style as this one. It has not been cleaned to brighten it, and retains a subtle yet bright natural patina. Joe Budd photo.
Product details
SpeciesSilver
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.2 x 6.2 x 4.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPeru, Lima, Uchucchacua Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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