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Copper, Silver

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An old-time, very sculptural, copper-silver "half-breed" from the National Mine of Michigan's Copper Country. The silver on this very showy piece is the 7 mm "tiara," just below the peak of the piece. The three, sharp, angular "arms" are casted copper with a nice patina. The multi-colored "body" of this strange-looking piece is quartz, malachite, olive-green epidote and copper. The National Mine opened in 1848 and closed for good in 1893. Classic combination material from the Jaime Bird Collection.

Product details

SpeciesSilver, Copper
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 3.7 x 2.8 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 Ontonagon County
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