Silver
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A TRULY EXQUISITE specimen of arborescent herringbone silver wire crystals etched from enclosing calcite from the famous New Nevada Mine at Batopilas, Mexico. The piece consists of a gorgeous herringbone silver flag with a 3.5 long single silver wire crystal extending from the flag, protruding through calcite and having two silver crystals attached near the tip of the long wire. Silver crystals of this length are very uncommon from Batopilas. Ex. noted collection of Al Buranek. 5.5 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm
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SpeciesSilver
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, New Nevada 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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