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Bi-colored gem Elbaite (classic locale) ex Smithsonian
- Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford Co., Maine
- Miniature, 3.3 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm
- Start Time: 02/01/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/06/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A gorgeous, unusually bright, gem bottle-green tourmaline from turn of the 1900s finds at this classic locale. The etched, olive-green termination adds pizzazz and confirms the locality by its style. Ex. Smithsonian Institution, by exchange in the 1970s to Pala Intl. Ex. Pala International Company Collection and was for many years on display at their Fallbrook, California shop. Valued at $750-950.