Silver, Calcite
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An EXQUISITE and old-time wire silver specimen with calcite from the historic mines at Kongsberg, Norway. Combination pieces like this featuring elegant wires impaling calcite are the most desirable style, and specimens have been mined here since the 1600s. The longest and thickest silver wires very attractively project upward from the dense silver wire nest encased in calcite and are nicely burnished with a bright natural patina. And the calcites attached to the silver wires, near the top, are a beautiful and classic highlight. Ex. Korpi collection.
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| 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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