Silver on Copper
Unknown Owner
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I LOVE this piece. I call it the "wings" for its dramatic and 3-dimensional presentation. It has robust fans shooting up from a massive copper matrix. The silver crystals are 2 to 3 cm in length and are very 3-dimensional. They are the finest style with subtle patina and sharp patterning. The piece is HEAVY overall, 300 grams. In my opinion it is worth far more than many pricier Michigan silvers I have seen which are bigger but less fine. This piece is 3-D and leaps out at you, whereas so many silvers of quality are just "flat" when held in the hand. I LOVE an old silver patina. Like most purists, I have a hard time personally with the super bright, cleaned patinas when they are cleaned in acid. This has a subtle, graded patina and is quite natural and unscathed by acids. from the noted collection of Arizona collector Charles Leavitt. Joe Budd Photos
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Michigan, Kearsarge 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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